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THE COUNCIL has taken delivery of more than 4,000 tonnes of road salt ahead of what it says will likely be the coldest period of winter.
It was transported on a freight vessel yesterday (Wednesday) which arrived into Scalloway from Northern Ireland.
With more wintry conditions expected in the coming days and weeks, the council’s roads service is asking motorists to take particular care on the roads.
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Roads manager Dave Coupe said: “We’re prepared for winter with a fresh stockpile of road salt which will see us through a cold few weeks.