Question reference: S5W-36133
- Asked by: Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: 11 March 2021
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Current status: Answered by Paul Wheelhouse on 23 March 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it expects survey and remodelling work in the North Lot area for the R100 Programme to be completed, and whether it will publish a roll-out plan that includes an estimated completion date for the North Lot area.
Answer
As outlined in response to question S5W-36109 on 23 March 2021 from Lewis Macdonald, we have committed to provide Openreach with the finalised speed and coverage template (or SCT) no later than 31 March 2021 to allow them to finalise their coverage footprint. We expect that this remodelling exercise will conclude in April/May 2021, after which it will be subject to rigorous review through our own governance and assurance structures, and those of Building Digital UK (BDUK).
We expect the full picture across the North lot contract area to be available by Summer 2021. The roll-out of R100 build in the North lot – and the associated survey work – will be completed in phases, and build plans will be reflected in our online checker at scotlandsuperfast.com.
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