Costs of new bypass to be capped for councils

Date: 7/5/2013

Transport Minister Keith Brown has confirmed that the two councils responsible for the Aberdeen bypass will not have to pay more than £75 million each.

Mr Brown said that Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire councils would have the amount they pay towards the bypass, and A90 upgrade between Balmedie and Tipperty, capped.

In light of the announcement, it is apparent that the Scottish Government will account for 81 per cent of the funding, while the two councils will pay 9.5 per cent each.

Reflecting on the project, Mr Brown told BBC News: "The benefits of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route and Balmedie are clear, with the scheme expected to deliver 14,200 jobs in the north east and boosting the economy to the tune of £6 billion over the next 30 years.

"After years of delay, we should not underplay the need to ensure the pace in delivering this vital project continues."

The A90 scheme will provide continuous dual carriageway between Aberdeen and Ellon.

Posted by Sarah Bailey 

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