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Oban South Pier Planning Study

CMAL and Argyll & Bute Council have commissioned consultants URS Scott Wilson to undertake a Feasibility Study, considering options for development around the South Pier at Oban.

The objective of the study is to identify a long term master plan for the area, taking account of stakeholders requirements; CMAL’s long term plans for replacement of number 1 linkspan& modificationsto the Lismore Ferry Slipway; and the development of the South Pier as a dedicated fishing berth, feeding into Argyll & Bute Council’s CHORD programme.

Consultation and workshops withstakeholders including CalMac Ferries Ltd, RNLI, NLB and Oban Port Users have been arranged for key stages of the study, which is due for completion in early 2012.

Further details of Argyll & Bute’s CHORD programme can be found here

News items related to this consultation

Gourock Ferry Terminal - Linkspan Lifting Cylinder Replacement

12 June 2013

To ensure passenger safety, CMAL needs to undertake urgent remedial work on the Gourock Linkspan to install two permanent working platforms at the front and rear and to remove, refurbish and replace both of the lifting cylinders. Due to the age and nature of the linkspan, it has to be closed while this work is being done and there will be no passenger access from 14th to 22nd June (inclusive).

NTM 31/13 Gourock Ferry Terminal Linkspan Repairs

06 June 2013

Mariners are advised that CMAL have appointed BAM Nuttall to undertake repairs to Gourock Ferry Terminal Linkspan, commencing Wednesday 6th June 2013 and are estimated to conclude at the end of June.

NTM 30/13 Berthing Prohibited at Scarinish Pier Head, Isle of Tiree

04 June 2013

Mariners are advised that due to unserviceable fendering on the pierhead at Scarinish Pier, Tiree, this section of the pier is closed to all mariners and no vessels are allowed to berth.