Amey has joined forces with CityFibre to extend its Edinburgh network to over 2100km.

Preparatory construction work began on the project in November 2018, with Amey now looking to strengthen its team.

The contractor will create 300 local jobs over the project's lifespan, recruiting team leaders, site supervisors, operatives, administrators, project managers and quantity surveyors.

CityFibre is anticipated to spend over £100 million on the scheme, with plans in place to reach five million homes by 2025.

Greg Mesch, Chief Executive at CityFibre said: "Amey has a formidable reputation in the sector and we are delighted to have them onboard for our flagship Gigabit City rollout in Edinburgh. This project represents a long, stable, city-wide build that will enable Amey to resource confidently and deliver at pace. This is expected to be the start of our partnership and that it will soon expand to cover further city builds across the country."


Cllr Lezley Marion Cameron, Housing and Economy Vice Convener, added: "Becoming a globally competitive digital city, and the Data Capital of Europe is a key priority of Edinburgh's Economy Strategy.

"This continuing investment will see more Edinburgh citizens experience a transformation of their online world at home. For the wider Edinburgh economy, this brings increased productivity, employment opportunities, innovation and helps facilitate and underpins delivery of our Economy Strategy. 

"As this project progresses we will work with CityFibre to minimise any disruption to residents and businesses."

(CM)