YACHT PONTOONS – KYLEAKIN HARBOUR

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Pontoons for visiting yachts, cruise boats and local small boats within fishing harbour on the island of Skye.

Client – The Highland Council

Completion – 2000

Value – £0.1m

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Feasibility; survey and site investigation; design; contract management; site supervision.

PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS

  • Pontoons – 90 lin.m.
  • Access Bridge – 22 m span
  • Shore works – Anchor block, footpath and road improvements
  • Mooring system

KEY FEATURES

Efficient use of limited harbour space to accommodate visiting yachts, cruise boats and local vessels. Careful design of layout to avoid conflict with harbour operations, and to complement adjacent marine wild life centre.

CONTRACTORS

Pontoons – Intermarine Ltd

Shore works – Calum Morrison Ltd