Local contractor Macaulay Askernish Ltd (MalCivils) has been appointed by project lead Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to construct the enabling infrastructure at Scolpaig Farm in North Uist to prepare the Spaceport 1 site for an operator.
The Comhairle has secured £947k investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) towards the £2.6 million cost of the enabling works project and is contributing £675k from the Comhairle’s 2023-28 Capital Programme. The work, which is due for completion by Spring 2025, will involve construction of new and upgraded access tracks, parking, culvert upgrades at Loch Scolpaig and fibre broadband installation. Also included, is a study into the potential for the future use and conservation of the cultural heritage assets on the site.
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