24 residential properties at Borve in the Western Isles are to benefit from a £185k investment in new sewerage facilities.

Work has now started on the scheme which is the result of a partnership between Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Scottish Water and SEPA.

Convener Alex MacDonald said: “The Comhairle recognises the importance of modern facilities in sustaining communities and we are pleased that this partnership between the Comhairle and Scottish Water has enabled this project to proceed. The Comhairle recognises that there are similar problems in other parts of the Western Isles and whilst it is very much to be welcomed that work is now underway on this project I would hope that similar schemes can also be undertaken in other areas in the near future”

Local Councillor Archie Campbell said: “This project has been a long time coming to fruition and I am pleased that the Comhairle has taken a lead role in making the finance available to proceed with these new facilities.”

The project is expected to take about twelve weeks to complete.

Nigel Scott
Communications Officer
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Tel: 01851 709389 (Work)
Tel: 07884 236103 (Mobile)
email: nscott@cne-siar.gov.uk