GAIRLOCH PONTOONS

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Pontoon facility for visiting yachts, local small boats and landing catch from small fishing boats.

Client – Gairloch Community Harbour Association

Completion – 2002

Value – £80,000

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Feasibility, topographical & bathymetric survey, assessment of wave climate, design, supervision, contract management, liaison with local users.

PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS

  • 120 lin. metres of berthing
  • Chain & anchor mooring system
  • 24m access bridge
  • Concrete shore block with service ducts

KEY FEATURES

Carefully detailed design for lively wave climate, extra long access bridge to limit gradient at low water, designed to allow future conversion for wheelchair access and installation of shore to vessel hoist.

CONTRACTORS

Main Contractor – Varis Engineering

Mooring – North West Marine