TVan Elle has secured a deal anticipated to exceed £30m, under which the company will provide ground investigation, piling, and foundation services across multiple transmission projects.
Work is already underway on initial schemes in New Cumnock and Argyll. Most recently, ground investigation activities have begun mobilising at Beauly-Loch Buidhe throughout January, paving the way for the construction of 240 towers scheduled for 2026-27. Reports Contract Journal
Chief executive Mark Cutler said: “Wood has been a long-standing customer for Van Elle, so we are delighted to announce this partnering agreement to help deliver part of the significant scale of energy infrastructure in Scotland together over the coming years.
“Our breadth of capability allows us to integrate ground investigation, design and piling and foundation solutions best suited to the project requirements. Initial works have commenced, and activity levels will now increase as other schemes are mobilised across Scotland.
“Our recent acquisition of Albion Drilling based in Stirling will support with a local resource base and specialist skills needed to deliver these important commitments, often in remote and challenging locations.
“This agreement is the first of a number that we anticipate in this growing sector; reinforcing our confidence in our medium-term ambitions.”