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Boost for Tay cities region

Source: http://www.govopps.co.uk

£50m for new transport and industry projects (January 7th).An additional £50 million investment in the Tay cities region will support manufacturing businesses and the delivery of the Cross Tay Link Road.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed £40 million will be invested in the new road, which will link the A9 over the River Tay to the A93 and A94 north of Scone, reducing congestion in Perth and opening up sites for housing and economic development.The remaining £10 million will fund an industrial investment programme to support manufacturing businesses across the region – covering Dundee, Perth, Angus and the north of Fife.This funding is in addition to the Scottish Government’s £150 million commitment to the Tay Cities Region Deal and brings overall Scottish Government investment in the area to £200 million over the next ten to 15 years.