Testing was not in place for BAM Nuttall staff working on the associated subsea cable project.
But a spokesperson speaking on behalf of SSE Renewables/Viking Energy Wind Farm and transmission link developer SSE Transmission confirmed today (Friday) that all workers travelling to Shetland would now be tested.
It comes after some criticism in the community that workers were not being tested before travelling to Shetland.
“We have agreed to introduce a coronavirus testing regime for all workers travelling to Shetland moving forward,” the spokesperson said.
“Both projects have also taken the decision to significantly restrict all travel to Shetland to just those essential workers directly involved in the construction works and we have also reviewed all other risk mitigation procedures.