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

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CMAL has been made aware that a mains sewerage pipe has failed in the vicinity of Tobermory Ferry Terminal, Isle of Mull, which has resulted in some minor discharge into the water surrounding the terminal. Although full responsibility for the incident and repair rests solely with Scottish Water, CMAL will closely monitor progress and make a further statement in due course if required. We must stress that there is no adverse impact on ferry services from the terminal.

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Kennacraig Ferry Terminal – New berthing dolphin open

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CMAL are pleased to announce that the new berthing dolphin at Kennacraig was opened for operation on Wednesday 27th April 2011. As well as the dolphin being opened, the south berth and linkspan were also re-opened in time for the evening sailing from Port Askaig to Kennacraig.

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NTM 05/11: West Loch Tarbert - Kennacraig Pier Upgrade Works Continue - April 2011

28 April 2011

Active  Further to NTM 01/10, mariners are advised that Graham Construction are continuing to undertake pier upgrade works at Kennacraig for Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL). The pier upgrade works taking place in West Loch Tarbert, in the vicinity of the Ferry Terminal at Kennacraig, are due to be complete during July 2011.

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Update on works at Craignure Passenger Gangway

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