Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is to invest an additional £4 million in infrastructure and development projects over the next two years.
It includes £1 million for exsisting education priorities.
Some £800,000 is earmarked to be spent on road improvements over the coming 12 months.
Other projects include £240,000 for two new library vans, £240,000 for coast protection works at Craigston and South Ford while £130,000 will be used to repair culverts on the access road to the newly renovated Lews Castle.
The Comhairle has also allocated £340,000 for new fitness equipment for sports centres. The old machines will be made available to communities.
Some £660,000 has been set aside as match funding for economic development or housing projects.
The allocation of funding follows a review of the Comhairle’s capital programme with money available from additional capital grant and a reallocation of funding for existing capital projects.
Comhairle leader Angus Campbell said: “In the current financially challenging times it is vital that we use the money for capital projects in a way that provides maximum benefit for our communities.
"These schemes deliver on priorities whilst providing a boost to employment and improved infrastructure in the islands.”
Comhairle announces £4 million investment programme
5 April 2016