CROMARTY PONTOONS

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Pontoon scheme for visiting yachts, cruise boats and local small boats within the existing historical fishing harbour at Cromarty.

Client – Cromarty Harbour Trust

Completion – 2005

Value – £150,000

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Feasibility; Survey; Site investigation; Conceptual design; Detailed design; Statutory consultation; Contract documentation; Project management; Site supervision.

PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS

  • Pontoons – 50 lin. m
  • Access Bridge – 21 m span
  • Dredging and Excavation – 4,000 m³
  • Shore Works – piled bridge support
  • Mooring System – chain & anchor
  • Furniture (Ladders, lifebelts)
  • Services – water, power outlets, card-operation fuel system

KEY FEATURES

Use of limited harbour space to maximise accommodation for visiting yachts, cruise boats and local vessels. Design layout to avoid conflict with harbour operations and boost tourist related activities.

CONTRACTORS

Dredging Contractor – Coastworks Ltd.

Excavation Contractor – R J McLeod (Contractors) Ltd

Pontoons Contractor – Varis Engineering