LOCHBOISDALE PORT OF ENTRY PROJECT

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Transformational community project creating a new sheltered harbour with fish pier, 50 berth marina and slipway, and a 2km road and causeway access. Substantial area of development ground generated next to harbour; all in community ownership.

Client – Lochboisdale Development Ltd

Completion – 2015

Value – £8.0m

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Marine works sub-consultant to Project consultant Fairhurst; responsible for design and management of fish pier, dredge, marina, slipway and services, and also underwater supervision.

PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS

  • 77m long deep water pier for fishing boats;
  • multi-purpose raised slipway;
  • 50 berth marina in sheltered area
  • services
  • traffic lights controlling egress from the harbour area;
  • disabled access arrangements.

KEY FEATURES

Excellent, well-appointed harbour with high quality facilities, services and potential for economic development; use of local contractors and materials. Construction of fish pier in the dry.

CONTRACTORS

Main Contractor – MacInnes Brothers Ltd

Pontoon Contractor – Gael Force Engineering

Dredging Contractor – Wyre Marine