Skerries residents back fixed links
Skerries residents have expressed a deep desire for fixed links – and strongly believe there would be huge benefits in a tunnel between Whalsay and
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Council selects Stantec as preferred bidder for inter-island connectivity programme
Stantec UK has been selected as the preferred bidder for the SIC’s inter-island transport connectivity programme. With a contract still to be finalised, Stantec would…
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Fixed links project likely to miss December target
A business case on delivering fixed links to Shetland’s islands is likely to miss its December target date. A consultant is due to be appointed…
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SIC to produce fixed links priority list
A priority list will be made to determine which isles should get tunnels first, the SIC’s fixed links project manager has confirmed.
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Tunnel action groups launch online fundraising auction
The Unst and Yell tunnel action groups have today (Friday) launched an online auction to help to raise funds for an “essential” phase of their work.
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New report highlights why fixed links are ‘imperative’
A report has been released today (Thursday) showcasing the benefits of fixed links following Yell and Unst Tunnel Action Groups’ visit to Faroe.
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Tunnel groups inspired after fact finding mission to Faroe
A four-day fact finding mission to Faroe has inspired tunnel groups to forge ahead with their plans.
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UK government to listen to island leaders about connectivity issues
MP Michael Gove will chair an Islands Forum focusing on the importance of physical and digital connectivity for remote islands. Mr Gove, who is the…
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Fixed links funding may need to come from private source says transport minister
Funds for fixed links may need to be found through private enterprise according to the Transport Minister who has been visiting Shetland.
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Community groups taking action on tunnels
A community group and a business have backed a move towards building fixed links between Unst and Yell and the Mainland. North Yell Development Council…
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Green light for first step in £500m tunnels plan
Councillors have approved the first step in £500 million plans for fixed links – and urged officials to make it a “priority of priorities”.
READ FULL STORYTunnel to Fetlar appears in SIC’s £500m fixed links estimate
A council report on fixed links has estimated the cost of building five tunnels – including to Fetlar – at around £500 million.
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Support fixed links, MSP Wishart tells Scottish minister
MSP Beatrice Wishart has urged the Scottish government to back fixed links for Shetland. Speaking at Holyrood on Thursday, Ms Wishart asked transport minister Michael…
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An invitation has been extended to a government minister to see for himself the need for fixed links.
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