IVEW: New Islay Vessel Enabling Works project update
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) is leading plans to upgrade infrastructure at ferry terminals before the delivery of two new Islay ferries. The upgrades include dredging, strengthening works, fendering, provision of mooring aids and shore power facilities.
The detailed design phase for the enabling works is now complete, and the procurement process for the construction works is underway, with a contract notice now live on the Public Contract Scotland (PCS) website.
Tenders will be received for the works at Kennacraig, Port Askaig and Colonsay, which are due to be submitted by the end of July. A contract award is expected by the end of August after CMAL evaluates the tenders and the necessary stand-still period is observed. CMAL will share more detailed plans for the works before they commence.
A major redevelopment project for the Port Ellen ferry terminal is already underway, which aims to provide the required marshalling capacity to accommodate the existing and new Islay vessels. It will significantly improve traffic management and safety, pedestrian access, and enhance active and sustainable travel options for all users. The plans include the creation of a new ferry terminal, an additional commercial berth that will considerably improve the resilience of the ferry service, and a segregated area for commercial activity at Port Ellen. Therefore, further enabling works are not currently required to be investigated under this New Islay Vessel Enabling Works project.
A business case for the Port Ellen terminal development project is being finalised, and CMAL will continue to monitor the need for enabling works at Port Ellen, depending on the outcome of the business case process.
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