£1.3m investment approved by HIE in the Outer Hebrides 2023/24
As a result of HIE support, businesses in the area will see total turnover rise by £14.5m and international sales by £1.9m.
HIE’s Innse Gall area manager Rachel Mackenzie said: “Today’s announcement from the First Minister is great news for the Outer Hebrides.
“Long-term investment from HIE and the Scottish Government has developed Arnish into a world-class facility where excellent infrastructure and equipment match a superb natural location for renewables manufacturing.
“Our early contact with BiFab’s new owners has been positive and constructive. They clearly regard Lewis as a prime location and we very much look forward to working with them to develop their plans for Arnish.”
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