Hector MacAulay, Balfour Beatty's regional managing director for Scotland & Ireland, said: "I am delighted that Balfour Beatty has been awarded this commission to commence ground investigation works on the Cross Tay Link Road for the Perth Transport Futures Scheme.

"Procured through the Scape National Civil Engineering and Infrastructure framework, we will continue to work in close collaboration with Perth and Kinross Council to help deliver this exciting scheme; engaging with local suppliers and subcontractors, to provide real sustainable benefit to the local economy."

Ground Investigation works for this, the second of four phases of the Perth Transport Futures Project which aims to alleviate congestion, enhance accessibility to the city and unlock significant economic growth for the local economy, have already commenced on-site, and are expected to be completed in Autumn this year. The work includes sampling and testing to establish ground conditions and inform the ongoing design of the project.