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.
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SSE Renewables has announced that more than GBP4.5 million has been spent so far with local suppliers in the initial stages of the Viking Energy Wind Farm project.
Between June and the end of November, more than 30 companies in Shetland have already benefitted from their involvement, including Tulloch Developments Limited, whose team of 25 skilled local workers recently completed an access road.
SSE Renewables Derek Hastings who is director of the project said: Working closely with local businesses and tradespeople is crucial to every SSE Renewables development as we want to make sure the financial benefits of our projects are shared with the communities that we are part of.
UK: Viking Energy Wind Farm brings GBP4.5 million boost to more than 30 companies across Shetland
18 Dec 2020
SSE Renewables has announced that more than £4.5 million has been spent so far with local suppliers in the initial stages of the
Viking Energy Wind Farm project.
Between June and the end of November, more than 30 companies in Shetland have already benefitted from their involvement, including Tulloch Developments Limited, whose team of 25 skilled local workers recently completed an access road.
John Nicols of S Malcolmson Plant Ltd and Brian Allan of FLJ, two local companies working on the Viking project in Shetland.
SSE Renewables’ Derek Hastings who is director of the project said: