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Scotland's 20-year plan unveiledhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/7176688.stm
Major projects that will shape the future of Scotland over the next 20 years
have been outlined by Finance Secretary John Swinney.
Nine schemes, including a new Forth bridge and improvements to both Glasgow
and Edinburgh airports, are among those being put forward for consultation.
Plans to enhance Grangemouth's Freight Hub also features on the list.
The potential projects are part of a National Planning Framework which sets
out a vision of Scotland for 2030.
Other plans include grid reinforcements to support renewable energy development
and the Glasgow strategic drainage scheme.
NATIONAL PLANNING FRAMEWORK
◊ Facilities and infrastructure to support the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games
◊ Grid reinforcements to support renewable energy development
◊ Replacement Forth crossing
◊ Enhancements to Edinburgh Airport
◊ Enhancements to Glasgow Airport
◊ Enhanced access to the Grangemouth Freight Hub
◊ Rosyth International Container Terminal
◊ Scapa Flow Container Transhipment Facility
◊ Glasgow Strategic Drainage Scheme.
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