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Shetland Islands Council backs £1.5bn undersea tunnel plan to replace ferries

James Cook, John Johnston

1d ago· 3 min readenNews

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Summary

Shetland Islands Council has backed a £1.5bn proposal to replace ferry services with a network of undersea tunnels connecting the islands of Bressay, Whalsay, and Yell to the mainland. Inspired by the Faroe Islands' extensive tunnel system, the project is seen as transformative for local businesses and communities. Ferries are described as unreliable, expensive, and weather-dependent, while tunnels would provide consistent, all-weather access. The plan could be completed within eight years, though it faces significant funding challenges.

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bskyShetland Islands Council backs £1.5bn undersea tunnel plan to replace ferriesbbc.co.uk

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Moraig Lyall said tunnels which would be 'cheaper in the long run' than ferries

Boat builder Brydon Barclay said a tunnel would be transformative for his business

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The undersea links between some of the UK's most northerly islands could be in place within eight years.

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