Work to strengthen a 160-year-old viaduct near Motherwell has won an award. 

Network Rail and Story Contracting were presented with a Scottish Civil Engineering Award (SCEA) following the the historic Camps viaduct.

They won the award for best refurbishment. The gong recognises civil engineering excellence in transport, water, or rail and was given after they extended the lifespan of the structure earlier this year.

The project saw engineers completing 1,370 repairs, replacing more than 10,000 rivets, and adding 65 tonnes of new steel to strengthen the viaduct.

Essential scour protection works were also carried out to both the east and west riverbanks and this included the installation of over 800 tonnes of rock armour.

All of the work completed during the project means the viaduct, which towers 35m over the River Clyde, will not need work on the same scale for up to 25 years.

Owen Ferry, project manager, Network Rail, said : “To win the refurbishment award is a testament to all who have worked tirelessly on the project.

“Our engineers and contractors showed great commitment and dedication to ensure the project was carried out efficiently while causing as little disruption to the people who live nearby and minimising disturbance to the surrounding land, riverbed, and the wildlife that make the woodland their home.

“With a refurbished bridge, we can help keep communities connected by continuing to run a safe and reliable railway and we’re delighted to have our efforts recognised.”

Steven McVey, senior project manager, Story Contracting, said: “It is great to be recognised for the hard work we do day in day out, sometimes in not the most glamourous conditions.

"The site team have delivered this scheme very efficiently working in close partnership with all our key stakeholders and minimising any environmental impacts where possible.

"The exemplary finish shows that there was a key eye on quality and thus have been rewarded by winning this award. This is a great achievement for Story as it shows the work we do is noticed and highly respected within the civil engineering industry."