SVRP Phase 2: Next round of public engagement events announced
Following the public engagement events held in January and September 2025, CMAL is hosting a further series of in-person sessions across the Outer Hebrides. Updates will include a review of the preferred new-vessel concept design, with concept layouts of the vehicle decks and passenger accommodation displayed. Moreover, information will be provided on the deployment plan for the Sound of Barra and the Sound of Harris.
Representatives from CMAL, CalMac, and Transport Scotland will attend the events planned from Monday, 25th to Thursday, 28th May. During the meetings, attendees will have the opportunity to share their views and comments and ask questions.
| Date | Location | Event Venue | Event Time | Event Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 25 May 2026 | Barra | Northbay Hall Northbay Isle of Barra HS9 5YQ |
18:30–20:30 | This event is a drop-in session. Please feel free to come along at any time convenient to you within the time window. |
| Tuesday, 26 May 2026 | Eriskay | Eriskay Community Hall Eriskay Community Hall Office Isle of South Uist HS8 5JJ |
15:30–18:30 | This event is a drop-in session. Please feel free to come along at any time convenient to you within the time window. |
| Wednesday, 27 May 2026 | Lochmaddy | Lochmaddy Community Hall Lochmaddy Isle of North Uist HS6 5AE |
15:30–18:30 | This event is a drop-in session. Please feel free to come along at any time convenient to you within the time window. |
| Thursday, 28 May 2026 | Leverburgh | Leverhulme Community Hub Leverburgh Isle of Harris HS5 3TS |
15:30–18:30 | This event is a drop-in session. Please feel free to come along at any time convenient to you within the time window. |
Following these events, all materials presented will be published on our website, and all questions asked will be recorded in our Q&A document. The current Q&A document with questions and answers from the previous two events can be found at cmal.scot/svrp.
We look forward to seeing you at the events.
Unable to attend an event in person? Please submit your questions and comments to our project team at any time by emailing svrp@cmassets.co.uk.
For more information about the Small Vessel Replacement Programme’s first and second phases, including the associated port infrastructure works, please visit cmassets.co.uk/svrp.
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