The Moray Conservative group has raised concerns that the Scottish Government’s different policy from the rest of the UK for the construction sector could cost the council hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Councillor Tim Eagle said that the Scottish Government having a differing policy is undermining efforts to safeguard the environment and could lead to “financial difficulties” for the country.
Mr Eagle said: “Following a battle with the SNP Scottish Government to get the £155million given through Barnett Consequentials for councils, we are now hearing about the likely further cost because of divergence on policy by the government.”
“Currently Moray Council is involved in the building or a an energy from waste project in Aberdeen but site closure means the project at best might be three months behind schedule with a potential cost in excess of £250,000.
“This will also mean that we need to keep sending waste to landfill for that period of time hurting our environmental efforts.”
Construction restrictions has led to projects at Lossiemouth High, Linkwood Primary and Moycroft affordable housing being delayed.
He added: “The question that remains for both of these is what will it mean in terms of extra costs and who will pay them? “