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