The funds of a local charity have received a boost thanks to health, safety and environment (HSE) targets being met during the recent re-development of Air BP’s fuel depot at Stornoway Airport.

The MacMillan Nurses charity will receive £2,000 as a result of personnel from Air BP, Aggregate Industries UK and HIAL achieving their target of zero accidents during the eight-week construction project.

The original re-fuelling depot at Stornoway was decommissioned in 2001 as part of the new terminal building project which was funded by HIAL, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Western Isles Enterprise and the European Regional Development Fund via the Highlands and Islands Special Transitional Programme.

Construction of the new fuel depot began in October 2003 and over 5,000 man-hours were worked safely. Air BP, Aggregate Industries and HIAL jointly funded the safety incentive scheme.

On presenting the cheque for £2,000, Sean Brennan, UK operations manager with Air BP commended the attitude of everyone involved in ensuring the project was completed safely.

"This was a team effort and I’m delighted that we are able to help such a deserving local charity," said Mr Brennan.

Angus Macleod, Western Isles director with Aggregate Industries said: "This the latest in a series of projects we have completed for HIAL and I am delighted to say that once again a successful result has been achieved."

John Hay, Regional Manager West with HIAL, added: "The new fuel depot completes work associated with the new terminal building and is another development for the airport as it continues to grow in terms of passenger volumes and aircraft movements."