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Work begins on city tram project | Work begins on city tram project |
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Preparatory work has begun on a new £600m tram system for Edinburgh. | Preparatory work has begun on a new £600m tram system for Edinburgh. |
Contractors are moving gas and water pipes, as well as phone and electricity cables in Leith, so they will not be damaged when the trams are operational. | Contractors are moving gas and water pipes, as well as phone and electricity cables in Leith, so they will not be damaged when the trams are operational. |
Only one firm, Alfred McAlpine, will carry out the work at the city's Ocean Terminal, to minimise disruption to the public. | Only one firm, Alfred McAlpine, will carry out the work at the city's Ocean Terminal, to minimise disruption to the public. |
The project, which will include a link to the city's airport, is expected to be completed in three and a half years. | The project, which will include a link to the city's airport, is expected to be completed in three and a half years. |
The SNP government agreed to move forward with a tram network for Edinburgh in June, despite originally saying it was not cost-effective. | The SNP government agreed to move forward with a tram network for Edinburgh in June, despite originally saying it was not cost-effective. |
The preparatory work, announced in February by former transport minister Tavish Scott and costing £60m, marks the first phase of construction for the project. | The preparatory work, announced in February by former transport minister Tavish Scott and costing £60m, marks the first phase of construction for the project. |
Letters have been sent to residents living near to where the work is being carried out, and "tram helpers" will be on-site to keep members of the public informed about noise and traffic disruption. | Letters have been sent to residents living near to where the work is being carried out, and "tram helpers" will be on-site to keep members of the public informed about noise and traffic disruption. |
Michael Connelly of Transport Initiatives Edinburgh (Tie) said the Ocean Terminal work would last for nine weeks. | |
He said: "This is quite a unique contract that Tie has let to Alfred McAlpine Infrastructure Services. | |
"It is the first time in any project of this nature where all utilities will be moved in one fell swoop. | |
"So you won't have that common experience where one utility is moved, the road covered up, then being dug up again for another utility move." |
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