ASH was appointed to examine the landscape and visual amenity issues related to improvement options for the A9 at Helmsdale
The A9 at Helmsdale lies approximately 105km north of Inverness and 70km south of Thurso. The route provides a vital link from the most northerly parts of Scotland to the rest of the Scottish mainland.
Key Tasks
Route options appraisal
Landscape and visual impact assessment
Landscape mitigation design
Stakeholder consultation
Public consultation
Environmental monitoring during construction
Monitoring of landscape contracts
What we did
ASH was appointed to examine the environmental issues related to alternative improvement options.
ASH carried out a review of the possible phasing of improvements and assisted in the public exhibition and consultation process.
The preferred route had overwhelming public support during the public consultation process and was detailed in the Phase 2 Environmental Statement (published in 2004).
ASH prepared detailed landscape mitigation schemes for both phases and these included innovative proposals for cut slope stabilisation and snow shelter planting.
ASH was retained to supervise the landscape implementation and maintenance works. The scheme has been operational since July 2011.
Find out more
We’re always happy to answer your questions. If you’d like to find out more about the services we can offer for your project, you can email us on info@ashglasgow.com or call 0141 227 3388.
