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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

NTM 38/12: Kennacraig / Port Ellen / Armadale, Harbour Hydrographic Surveys Update

16 July 2012

Active Mariners are advised of an updated schedule of work with regard to hydrographic and topographic surveys of Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd port areas being undertaken by their contractor Aspect Land & Hydrographic Surveys Ltd.

Port Ellen Pier Reconstruction complete

13 July 2012

The reconstruction of Port Ellen pier was successfully completed in June 2012, with the pier re-opening to ferry traffic on 01 July 2012. The challenging project was undertaken by contractors McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd, with professional engineering services provided by Halcrow Group Ltd.

NTM 37/12: Berthing Structure Repair Works - Bullhole, Mull

11 July 2012

Complete Mariners are advised that CMAL have appointed North West Marine Ltd to carry out repair works to the ferry berthing structure situated at Bullhole, Mull.