
MALLAIG MARINA
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Major new 50 berth marina for leisure vessels and visiting yachts, including substantial dredging and full services.
Client – Mallaig Harbour Authority
Completion – 2011
Value – £0.95m
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Feasibility study, obtaining consents, assisting with funding, detailed design, managing and supervising three separate contracts (dredging; shoreworks; pontoons, moorings and services).
PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS
- Extensive plough dredge – 12,000m3
- Reclamation and armouring – 1,500m3
- Double access bridge with support platform
- 50 berth pontoons, mooring system and services
KEY FEATURES
Close consultation with local stakeholders; careful orientation of berths to suit wave climate; detailing of layout to avoid rock outcrops.
CONTRACTORS
Project Manager – Wallace Stone
Main Contractor – Varis Engineering; Coastworks; MacLaughlin & Harvey

