Balfour Beatty has been appointed to carry out ground investigation works for the Perth Transport Futures Project, the Cross Tay Link Road.

The £1.4 million deal, awarded by Perth and Kinross Council, covers phase two of the scheme and will include on-site sampling and testing to establish ground conditions, as well as informing the ongoing design of the project.

This is the second of four phases of the Perth Transport Futures Project which aims to alleviate congestion, enhance accessibility to the city and unlock significant economic growth for the local economy. Overall, it will support growth in Scotland's third fastest developing region.


Works have already commenced on-site and are expected to complete this Autumn.

Hector MacAulay, Balfour Beatty's Regional Managing Director for Scotland & Ireland, said: 'I am delighted that Balfour Beatty has been awarded this commission to commence ground investigation works on the Cross Tay Link Road for the Perth Transport Futures Scheme.

'Procured through the Scape National Civil Engineering and Infrastructure framework, we will continue to work in close collaboration with Perth and Kinross Council to help deliver this exciting scheme; engaging with local suppliers and subcontractors, to provide real sustainable benefit to the local economy."

Victoria Brambini, Managing Director of Scape Procure, said: 'Balfour Beatty's appointment to the second phase of the Perth Transport Futures Project is fantastic news. The team has worked closely with Perth and Kinross Council during the delivery of the first phase and this collaborative working is set to continue as the next important stage of the project begins."

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