§ 161. Mr. Charles KennedyTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland in respect of the construction of the bridge to Skye what changes have been made relevant to the planning inquiry to(a) the design of the secondary bridge, (b) the route of the approach road and (c) the construction of the prefabrication plant on the Plock of Kyle; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe changes made relevant to the public local inquiry held into the Skye bridge in early 1992 were:(a) the design of the secondary 842W bridge was confirmed as a cast in-situ single spine beam deck launched incrementally on to single elliptical piers; and (b) the level of the approach road was lowered in front of Lochalsh road. The reporter was advised and took into consideration (a) and (b) before making her recommendation to the Secretary of State. This information therefore formed part of the inquiry and decision-making process.
The method of construction of the secondary bridge requires a temporary facility, to launch incrementally the deck of the bridge. The "cast and push" facility is contained within the boundaries of the confirmed road line and is a matter of construction for the contractor.