For Immediate Release – Monday 21st March 2011
Attn. NEWS DESKS
POLITICAL / TRANSPORT EDITORS
Attn. NEWS DESKS
POLITICAL / TRANSPORT EDITORS
GOLDEN ENERGY OPPORTUNITY FOR NORTH OF SCOTLAND
Highlands and Islands SNP MSP Rob Gibson has welcomed today's news that the SNP Government will contribute £2.2 million to help complete a funding package of around £20 million for the project.
This work will not only include an upgrade of facilities at the port for existing users, including the fisheries and freight industries, but also exploit the potential from the emerging marine energy sector in the Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters.
Commenting Mr Gibson said:
"As promised, the Scottish Government has delivered the final funding package to give Scrabster Harbour the green light for building the marine renewable launch pad to service Pentland Firth tidal and wave leases.
"This points to a golden opportunity for the north coast mainland port. My congratulations go to the far-sighted harbour board leaders, Willie Calder and Jock Campbell who have given Caithness an example of clear sighted and steady business leadership with benefits for the whole area in mind.
"Along with all of us in the SNP I have backed Scrabster's efforts from the start. First Minister Alex Salmond agreed at the Caithness Regeneration Conference three years ago that the Scottish marine renewables revolution needed basic port infrastructure here
"Step by step the NDA, HIP, HIE and the SNP Government has delivered the public funds to compliment Scrabster's own investment. I am delighted we can keep ahead of the renewables development curve to create new jobs and a key hub here in Caithness."
ENDS
Notes
The Scottish Government statement on the funding can be read here:
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