Continuing company’s working relationship with Scottish Natural Heritage, McGowan Ltd were awarded the construction of a new 4415m track to Kilmory on the Isle of Rum NNR, a highly designated area - SSSI,SAC,SPA and forms part of the Small Isles National Scenic Area.
Location: Isle of Rum
Type of works: Track Works NNR
Contract Value: £178,000
Project Notes:
- Logistical planning for plant, vehicles, fuel, and labour requirements onto & off the island
- SEARS Bio-security protocols adopted
- 4,415 metres of new track formation c/w side ditch
- 41nr 450mm dia. Twin walled culverts c/w stone headwalls installed along track route. Detailed silt management plan in place
- All material sourced from on site borrow pits
- Popular tourist/visitor Trail – Use of path closures / diversions & Site Safety Signage
- Endangered flora – Protection zones created and works undertaken under license
- Silt mitigation method adopted along route to control silt pollution
