Welcome to the first edition of the Cumbrae Slipway Reconstruction Project Newsletter. This newsletter is part of our commitment to keeping island residents, ferry users, local businesses and other stakeholders informed as work progresses.
Cumbrae Slipway Reconstruction
A project to plan and design the replacement of the slipway at Cumbrae as it nears the end of its serviceable life.
About this project
This project initially intended to replace or refurbish the slipway at Cumbrae as it neared the end of its serviceable life. Following community feedback, the project now includes an improved marshalling area, an enclosed, heated building, and a passenger shelter, alongside other enhancements.
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Cumbrae Slipway Reconstruction Newsletter: Issue 1
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Cumbrae Slipway Reconstruction: Pre-Construction Public Engagement Event
We are pleased to invite the local community to an update event where we will present the final designs and outline the upcoming construction sequencing for the Cumbrae Slipway Reconstruction project.
Cumbrae Slipway Reconstruction: Works Contract Award
We’ve appointed contractors George Leslie Ltd to construct a new slipway and improved passenger facilities on the island of Great Cumbrae.
Work to commence on Cumbrae slipway reconstruction
We’ve appointed contractors George Leslie Ltd to construct a new slipway and improved passenger facilities on the island of Great Cumbrae.
Cumbrae Slipway Reconstruction: Post event survey and presentation materials
View the materials presented at the public event in Millport and complete our feedback survey on the updated preferred option.
Exhibition materials—Public engagement event
Complete the survey Following today’s public event, we are asking you to share your views via our feedback survey on the Cumbrae Slipway Reconstruction Project. This survey is your opportunity to provide your feedback on the updated preferred option for the...
Cumbrae Slipway Reconstruction: Have your say—Public engagement event
We’re inviting the community on Cumbrae to share their views on the proposed option for the reconstruction of the slipway and landside facilities.
Cumbrae Slipway Reconstruction: Read the Consultation Report
Find out about the emerging preferred option, plans for temporary and new traffic marshalling, road improvements, landside facilities and more. Read the full report now ›...
Cumbrae Ground Investigation and Bathymetric Surveys Begin
Ground Investigation works are expected to start in the Cumbrae slipway area on Tuesday 8th August 2023 and last for approximately one week. Bathymetric surveys and sampling works are scheduled to begin on Monday 14th August for a duration of around two weeks. No...
Cumbrae Public Engagement Presentation Slides
See the slides from 28th June’s public event, including the options, phases and stages discussed: View now...
Cumbrae Feedback Survey
We are asking you to share your views via our feedback survey on the Cumbrae Slipway Reconstruction Project. This survey is your opportunity to provide your feedback on the emerging preferred option for the slipway, the proposed marshalling plans and the landside...
Have your say—Cumbrae public engagement event
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) is inviting the community on Cumbrae to share their views on proposed options for the reconstruction of the slipway and landside facilities. Options have been evaluated based on set requirements, and the emerging preferred...
Cumbrae Ferry User Group meeting 2023
On January 10 2023, we held a meeting with the Cumbrae Ferry Users Group to update them on the project. Below is a link to the slides presented at the meeting. CFUG meeting presentation – January 2023 (PDF, 2...
Cumbrae Ferry User Group meeting 2022
We held a meeting with the Cumbrae Ferry Users Group to update them on our work in progress to replace or refurbish the slipway at Cumbrae. We have published a Q&A to share the questions and feedback arising from the meeting: CFUG meeting Q and A – May 2022 (PDF,...