SVRP: Small Vessel Replacement Programme
The concept design and feasibility studies for the Small Vessel Replacement Programme (SVRP) are progressing well, with a collaborative approach between the programme working group (CMAL, CalMac Ferries Ltd., Transport Scotland), naValue and Mott MacDonald. As part of the programme, CMAL and naValue are also working closely with Highland Council and Wallace Stone for a vessel concept design to replace Highland Council’s existing vessels for the Corran – Ardgour route.
CMAL has held two key stakeholder reference group meetings in the past six months to gain initial feedback on the programme. The reference group consists of representatives from the programme working group, HITRANS, SPT, Ferries Community Board, and local authorities (Argyll and Bute Council, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Highland Council, and North Ayrshire Council).
The programme working group is close to confirming the routes in scope for the deployment plan for Phase 1. Once this initial deployment plan is in place, CMAL will carry out wider public engagement on the proposed deployment, and gain feedback on the initial vessel concept design. This is expected to take place via an online webinar during Q3 2022. Details will be posted on this project page nearer the time.
As the programme becomes more detailed and breaks into route specific projects for each small vessel introduction, further stakeholder reference groups will be created at a more local level with selected representatives from all levels of stakeholders. These meetings are expected to take place face to face where practical.
Questions and comments regarding the programme can be emailed to SVRP@cmassets.co.uk.
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