SNP Councillor Drew Hendry

Work to begin on Wellington lay by “within the next two months” Aird and Loch Ness SNP Councillor welcomes outcome of meeting with Transport Scotland.

A meeting requested by Aird and Loch Ness SNP Councillor, Drew Hendry between Transport Scotland and Aird and Loch Ness Councillors has been described as “helpful” after commitments to begin work on repairing the Lay By were given by Transport Scotland officials “within the next two months”. The Lay By, an important tourist stop has been closed to traffic following a collapse of the retaining wall. The wall, built long ago, is a mixture of Mortar and Drystane construction and has been under more pressure than would have been intended when it was built. This has led to the collapse of parts and concerns about safety. Any new work on the retaining wall will be carried out in sympathy for the location and will be designed to fit with the lochside.

Aird and Loch Ness SNP Councillor, Drew Hendry said “I am delighted that we will finally get some action as a result of the meeting and we have been given a commitment that work will begin soon to reinforce the collapsed area with rock to build it back up again. Depending on how this work goes we have been advised that the Lay By, or a good part of it may be open during the remainder of the tourist season.

My ward colleagues and I have also asked for work to be done to make the Lay By better for the future. We have suggested that there is a new pathway down to the beach, better signage and that to prevent future damage that an order to prevent Heavy goods vehicles parking there is put in place. After hearing from Transport Scotland I am hopeful that these measures will be taken forward. They have promised in future to make their plans and work for the site visible on their website.”

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