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13 November 06
�60,000 OVERHAUL FOR CAITHNESS WATER MAINS
Three Caithness communities, whose elderly water mains have
deteriorated, causing bursts and supply interruptions, have been targeted
for investment by Scottish Water. Work is getting underway this week (w/b
13 Nov) in Halkirk. 180 metres of pipe in the Sinclair Lane area is to be
replaced. Work is also due to get underway in the coming weeks in the Elzy
Road area of Staxigoe and the Green Road area of Wick where several
hundred metres of pipe is earmarked for replacement. Andy Barnett, project
manager for Scottish Water Solutions, said: "Together these projects are
worth about �60,000 - a substantial investment which will benefit
customers in these areas. The existing mains are thought to be up to 60
years old and are made from a mixture of cast iron, cement and plastic.
The new pipes are made from more durable material and will serve these
communities well for many years to come."
9 November 06
Convener Seeks Executive Help with Council Flood Bill
The Convener of The Highland Council, Councillor Alison Magee, has written
to First Minister, Jack McConnell, seeking help from the Scottish
Executive in meeting the bill for the recent flood damage in the
Highlands. Councillor Magee said initial estimates suggest the Council
will need to find in excess of �4 million capital funding simply to
reinstate the damaged roads infrastructure. Substantially more would be
required if the Council was to make preventative improvements. The Council
was also anticipating additional costs of approximately �500,000
associated with damage to property. She first raised the issue with the
First Minister at the Highlands and Islands Convention on Monday 30
October at Forres.
Fireworks In Caithness
 This
picture from the fireworks in Thurso last night was sent in by Deborah
Fermor
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