Balfour Beatty
Presentation by Head of Operations for Scotland North, Balfour Beatty
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Minutes:
John
Rennie of Balfour Beatty and Kelly Scott, SSE provided a presentation to the
group in relation to the project currently being undertaken to replace the
overhead electricity transmission line from Inveraray to Crossaig.
Mr Rennie outlined the work planned as part of phase 1 of the project and noted
that the team were happy to continue to liaise with the group to provide
updates on work being carried out.
Discussion
took place around benefits of the project for the local community and John
Rennie confirmed that at the height of phase 1 up to 270 people could be
working on the project, including local sub-contractors. It was noted that this
level of workforce could have a positive impact on the local hospitality industry.
Mr Rennie advised that the organisation was in conversation with the local
school to discuss the possibility of providing Foundation Apprenticeships to
local children and were keen to get ideas from the community on how they could
make a positive contribution to the local area.
Councillor
Horn asked if any update could be provided on concerns raised about the
potential impact on tourism of the new pylons in Tarbert.
Kelly Scott advised that conversations were ongoing with the local Community
Council and the design team were in the process of creating a website where 3D
representations of the pylons could be viewed. Kelly Scott noted that it was
hoped that a video could be created between Balfour Beatty and SSE in future to
publicise the works being carried out and the benefits to Argyll and Bute as
much of the work is hidden away.
The
Chair thanked Mr Rennie and Ms Scott for their informative presentation.
Decision
The
Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group noted the
information provided in the presentation.
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