The Inter-island Transport Connectivity Programme will deliver a robust Strategic Business Case and Outline Business Case for the inter-island transport network, upon which decisions can be taken on future connectivity options between Shetland’s islands.
Shetland Islands Council has commissioned Stantec UK Ltd, who will work alongside partners Mott MacDonald and COWI, to complete this work.
Please note that Fair Isle is being considered through a separate process and in consultation with the island community.
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First stage of consultation on Shetland’s island connectivity
9th December 2024
An online survey is now open, marking the beginning of the work to consider the future transport connectivity for Shetland’s island communities.
This first survey focusses on getting information on people’s current travel behaviour, their views of the existing ferry services and the transport challenges that they face on a day-to-day basis. The survey is open for six weeks, and paper copies, with pre-paid return envelopes, are available if preferred.
Preferred bidder for Inter-island Transport Connectivity Programme
4th April 2024
Following a competitive bid process, Stantec UK Ltd has been selected as the preferred bidder for the Inter-island Transport Connectivity Programme.
The work includes developing the network strategy Strategic and Outline Business Cases, conducting stakeholder engagement to support and inform that development, and setting out the implementation route map that will set out the order in which individual projects should be prioritised. This work will get underway once the 18-month contract is finalised and formally awarded.
