Piers and Harbours Archives

Community invited to find out about proposals for ferry terminal improvements

Updates on Colonsay, Kennacraig and Port Askaig ferry terminals
Transport minister visits Tarbert (Harris) to officially open £22.5 million ferry terminal

Minister for Transport Fiona Hyslop was in Tarbert (Harris) yesterday to officially open the multi million-pound Tarbert ferry terminal project, led by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL). Ms. H
PETD: Project moves onto the Final Business Case stage

The Ground Investigation works for the proposed new ferry terminal at Port Ellen have been completed successfully
CMAL Enhances Passenger Comfort with New Shelter Facility at Tiree Ferry Terminal

CMAL has built a new shelter facility at Tiree
PETD: Port Ellen Terminal Development Project Progresses To Next Stage

A programme of ground investigation work is set to begin
Brodick Old Pier Demolition—George Leslie Returning to Site

CMAL’s Principal Contractor George Leslie will be returning in early June to complete the demolition and removal of the remaining underwater concrete structures and debris on the seabed. The work will
PETD: Outline Business Case Update

The Outline Business Case (OBC) is now being finalised
Six-day closure of Castlebay linkspan in May

The work will take place 21-26th May
Keep Scotland Beautiful awards CMAL and CalMac with environmental accolade

Keep Scotland Beautiful has accredited 26 ports…
WORK AT CASTLEBAY POSTPONED

Routine maintenance work to replace the wire lifting ropes at Castlebay has been postponed due to urgent work at Uig Harbour (owned by the Highland Council) taking priority. Ferry operator Calmac has
PETD: Presentation and feedback survey

The Outline Business Case (OBC) is now being finalised
MULTI-MILLION-POUND TARBERT (HARRIS) FERRY TERMINAL BUILDING COMPLETED

The new £1.5million ferry terminal building at Tarbert on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides opened to the public this week (23 January 2023). Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), which ow
PETD: Additional wave modelling works required

Extra wave modelling work is being carried out
PETD: Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions have now been collated
PETD: Exhibition and consultation survey

Exhibition slides are now available to view
PETD: Summer community event

We are hosting a community engagement event
PETD: Outline business case for ferry terminal project

See Mott MacDonald’s briefing note
PETD: Green light for outline project business case

We are progressing detailed plans for significant investment and upgrade at Port Ellen Ferry Terminal
PETD: First project reference group meeting

A project reference group has been appointed to represent the views of the community
NTM 10/21 Port Ellen, Islay Sgeir Nan Ron Perch Light Restored

Mariners are advised that the undernoted perch light on the approach to Port Ellen harbour, Isle of Islay has been restored to normal operation. Name Port Ellen. Entrance. Sgeir Nan Ron. ALLFS No. A42

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