Sheet piling inserted into the bed of the River Ness to facilitate the construction of the Archimedes Screw hydro project will be removed in the coming weeks.
The contractor is in discussions with Sepa and Highland Council have assured fishing interests that the agreed method statements for the removal will be adhered to. Meantime, temporary improvements to the existing damaged smolt run have been completed.
Bill Byers, interim president of Inverness Angling Club, revealed that the club is seeking a site meeting to get an overview of what to expect on the completion of the project.
“We want to see the full repair of the smolt pass and the inclusion of a salmon pass in the construction. Finally, we need to glean any information as to the impact of the scheme on the Mill Stream beat of the river.”
Threat to the Mill Stream?: Highland Council's Archimedes Screw hydro project