Contractors set to restart insulation work on Highland homes next week
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WORK on external wall insulation will begin next week across the Highlands, in line with a Scottish construction plan.
In line with national guidance, contractors will be undertaking phased restarts and adhering to social distancing to allow workers to return to construction sites gradually while using measures such as hand hygiene.
Additional steps will be in place to address risks and protect workers, families and the general public, according to Highland Council.
Contractors have supplied the Highland Council with detailed work plans for safe working, encompassing social distancing, and following all guidance relating to Covid-19.
Work on people’s homes "will only restart when householders and workers feel it is safe to do so", the council said.
The Highlands Energy Efficient Scotland: Area Based Scheme provides "significant"grant funding opportunities to owner occupiers and private rented tenants to undertake energy efficiency improvements to their home.
Works can result in significant savings on the household energy bills, the local authority said.
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