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Helmsdale Harbour Pier Work Well Underway
18 Nov 04
Highland
has a big problem - its historic harbours are very old and some are
crumbling. Helmsdale like Wick has had its pier under threat for
some years. Corrosion of the metal supports needed urgent
attention or the harbour might have had to close.
The Highland Council applied for a grant to the Scottish Executive for
the harbour and was granted up to £183,000 towards the full
estimated cost of £583,000. Highland Council will pay the balance
up to £400,000. Work started just over two weeks ago. The old corroded
metal piling is being replace with new piling as part of the
overall repairs. |