News

Forth Replacement Crossing ground investigations to start

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:11:16 +0000

A third series of ground and marine investigations for the Forth Replacement Crossing is set to begin in late February.

The two consortia seeking to construct the scheme - Forthspan and Forth Crossing Constructors - are allowed to request these supplementary investigations from Transport Scotland as part of the competitive tendering process. The data produced will support the development of their tender submissions, due towards the end of this year.

Forth Replacement Crossing aerodynamics put to the test by world experts

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:10:23 +0000

Experts whose aerodynamic research has influenced the design of the London Eye, Ferrari Formula 1 cars, and the sails of the America’s Cup Team are carrying out tests on the wind shield for the proposed Forth Replacement Crossing (FRC).

Engineers at Italian university Politecnico di Milano in Milan are using complex wind tunnel testing techniques to study the way air moves around a scale model of the proposed wind shield.

Construction industry invited to bid for Forth Replacement Crossing contract

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:57:29 +0000

Eight of the world’s most respected construction and specialist engineering companies have been invited to tender for the principal contract to build the landmark Forth Replacement Crossing.

A total of 39 companies expressed an interest in becoming involved following publication of the contract notice in June this year. A final eight, who submitted pre-qualification questionnaires indicating their financial and technical capabilities, have consolidated into two consortia and will be formally invited to bid for the work.

Forth Crossing Bill published

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:44:23 +0000

The most significant Scottish transport infrastructure project for a generation has reached a historic stage as it goes forward for scrutiny by the Scottish Parliament.

The introduction of the Forth Crossing Bill, which seeks authority to implement and build the new Forth Replacement Crossing (FRC), marks the start of a period where individuals and other parties who may be affected can review full details of the scheme and have the opportunity, should they wish, to lodge objections.

Local exhibitions detail Forth Crossing Bill

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:51:28 +0000

Public exhibitions displaying full information on the Forth Crossing Bill – published today - are to be held by Transport Scotland over the next few weeks.

Latest Forth Replacement Crossing plans go on display

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:57:31 +0000

A series of community information displays setting out landscaping and other mitigation measures to be introduced once work commences on the construction of the Forth Replacement Crossing will be open to the public this week.

The displays will be on show at various libraries and community centres in the vicinity of the work and highlight the project developments following feedback received since the public exhibitions in January this year.

Guidance on compulsory purchase, compensation and the parliamentary process for the project will also be available.

Publication of new Guide to Forth Replacement Crossing Property Purchase, Compensation and Objection Process

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:21:57 +0000

Homeowners, businesses and landowners keen to find out more about compensation and the objection process for the Forth Replacement Crossing are being urged to pick up guidance for the scheme published today.

The guide, published by Transport Scotland, offers those living close to the new bridge information on compensation they may be entitled to during construction or once the crossing and connecting roads are open, and compulsory purchase arrangements. It also explains how the Bill promoting the project will progress through the Scottish Parliament.

Forth Replacement Crossing tender process commences

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:58:00 +0000

The process of identifying the contractor who will build the landmark Forth Replacement Crossing is now under way.

The contract notice has been submitted for publication by Transport Scotland, the Scottish Government agency in charge of the scheme.

The news that the single biggest transport infrastructure project in Scotland for a generation, which is due to open to traffic in 2016, is now ready to go to the marketplace will be another boost to the hard-pressed construction industry.