Scotland's Economy

Public infrastructure projects to hit £1.5 billion

February 24, 2015 by Keith Brown MSP No Comments | Category Uncategorized

Up and down Scotland, people can already see the tangible results of this billion and a half pound investment – indeed, even now there are construction sites all over the country providing enormous benefits to industry already.

During 2015 alone, we expect infrastructure projects like the new South Glasgow hospitals, the Borders Railway and Inverness College to be completed and ready for use – and already they are helping to secure economic recovery and strengthen public services.

The education, health and transport projects being supported will be of great benefit in their own right but they are also critical to boosting our economy with the public sector spending supporting thousands of full time Scottish jobs.

The Scottish Government places a high priority on the role of infrastructure investment in supporting our economy and our public services and I am inspired by the outlook for the year ahead.

The steps we are taking demonstrate not just what is being achieved now, but also what more could be done if the UK Government were willing to change its course on public spending in order to provide further support for infrastructure, skills and education to boost the economy.

This Government is determined to invest in Scotland’s infrastructure both to stimulate growth and to lay the foundations for long term success. That is good news for our economy and good news for the people of Scotland.

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