Motion · S6M-14361 · 5 Sep 2024
Scottish Civil Engineering Award
The motion
That the Parliament commends Network Rail and Story Contracting on being awarded a top Scottish Civil Engineering Award (SCEA) following the restoration of the historic Camps viaduct near Motherwell: understands that Network Rail and Story Contracting won the award for Best Refurbishment, which recognises civil engineering excellence in transport, water, or rail; further understands that the refurbishment has extended the lifespan of the structure by at least 25 years; notes that the project saw engineers completing 1,370 repairs, replacing more than 10,000 rivets and adding 65 tonnes of new steel to strengthen the 160-year-old viaduct, and thanks Network Rail and Story Contracting staff for their commitment to ensuring the safety of all passengers who use our railways.
Supporters (17)
- Karen Adam Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Jeremy Balfour 5 Sep 2025
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Stephanie Callaghan 5 Sep 2025
- Annabelle Ewing 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Gillian Mackay Scottish Green Party 5 Sep 2025
- Ruth Maguire 5 Sep 2025
- Audrey Nicoll 5 Sep 2025
- Kevin Stewart 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Annie Wells 5 Sep 2025
- Tess White 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.