McLaughlin & Harvey (McL&H) has began work to develop a storage and workshop facility for infrastructure specialists Amey in South Queensferry.

The 30,000 sq ft South Anchorage warehouse will act as a core facility for the storage, maintenance and repair of the Forth Road Bridge.

The project involves building a 6,500 sq ft storage building, two 1,650 sq ft maintenance workshops and a 1,000 sq ft welfare facility.

In addition, McL&H will pave 20,000 sq ft of hardstanding and access road.


Paul Griffen, construction director at McL&H, said: "We have a lot of experience delivering high quality industrial warehouses up and down the country. As a Scottish company, we're proud to be a part of a project as prestigious as the Forth Road Bridge which plays a huge role on the Scottish economy. We will be seeking to work with local suppliers and subcontractors wherever possible on this project in an effort to support industry in the area."

Mark Arndt, Amey's Operating Company Representative for the Forth Bridges Unit, added: "This new facility is being built to replace and improve on the old warehouse that had to be demolished as part of the anchorage investigation in 2011/12. It will provide a functional and resilient facility from where we can deliver our operational and maintenance services."

The project is due to be completed by the end of June 2016.

(LM)