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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

Update on Pier Reconstruction Works at Port Ellen

12 October 2011

Following the closure of Port Ellen to ferry traffic at the end of March, the contractor, McLaughlin & Harvey (McL&H) has been progressing work at the site to reconstruct the pier. The works were scheduled to complete in December 2011, however, due to unforeseen ground conditions, additional work on piping and recent adverse weather, the contractor has indicated that the works will now complete by March 2012.

NTM 16/11: Oban Ferry Terminal – Railway Pier Works

21 September 2011

Mariners are advised that CMAL have appointed NRS Group Ltd (NRS) to carry out upgrade works at various sections of the Railway Pier at Oban Ferry Terminal.

NTM 15/11: Brodick Ferry Terminal, Firth of Clyde – Pierhead Piles and Fender Repair Works

21 September 2011

Mariners are advised that CMAL have appointed Gareloch Support Services Ltd (GSS) to carry out repair works to the pierhead piles and pier fendering at Brodick Ferry Terminal, Firth of Clyde.