Award of 701_1017 Strathyre Works and NCR7 Cycle Path

Tender description

Due to existing and future timber felling requirements Forestry and Land Scotland have a commitment, supported by the Scottish Government, to ensure the safe passage for timber haulage and to facilitate access to our blocks and sites. 5 sites including the NCR 7 cycle path have been identified for either extraction or extraction routes to withdraw timber. Included in with the timber haul routes we are currently working alongside SUSTRANS where we share access along the NCR 7 cycle route. Within this package of works there is a further requirement to upgrade the NCR 7 route to allow safe passage for cyclists and recreational activities to take place. This route comprises of approximately 4500 meters of path upgrade along with a ditching and flailing programme.