Question reference: S6W-24269
- Asked by: Richard Leonard, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 22 December 2023 Registered interest
-
Current status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 18 January 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the Little Minch Routes Infrastructure Programme.
Answer
The Little Minch Infrastructure Programme includes works at three ports; Tarbert (Harris), Lochmaddy (North Uist) and Uig (Skye). The programme of works is essential in replacing life expired infrastructure and improving the capacity, reliability and resilience for the long term benefit of the route.
Tarbert (Harris) works were completed in January 2023. The Lochmaddy works were completed November 2023 and the works at Uig are expected to be completed by Winter 2024.