CalMac is hosting a series of events to update communities on planned construction work at Colonsay, and Kennacraig and Port Askaig (Islay) ferry terminals.
In preparation for the arrival of MV Isle of Islay and MV Loch Indaal, work to upgrade the ferry terminals will include dredging, fendering, provision for mooring aids and shore power facilities.
At the events, CMAL engineers and representatives from CalMac and Transport Scotland will share details of the proposed construction plans for each ferry terminal. They will also discuss high-level timescales and potential changes to services.
One event took place at Tarbert Village Hall on Tuesday, the others will be next year at Islay Gaelic Centre on Wednesday January 10 from 4-7pm, then Jura Village Hall on Thursday January 11 from 2-5pm and at Colonsay Village Hall on Tuesday February 27 from 4-7pm.
Nasir Uddin, senior civil engineer at CMAL, said: “These events allow us to keep island communities and ferry users up-to-date with construction plans.
“Essential upgrade work at each harbour will help us to accommodate the new Islay ferries, each due for delivery at the end of 2024 and early 2025, respectively. We encourage everyone with an interest to drop in at a time and location convenient to them.”
For anyone unable to attend, proposals and presentations will be published on CMAL’s website following the events. Go to www.cmassets.co.uk/project/islay-vessel-enabling-works
A major terminal upgrade project is also underway at Port Ellen Ferry Terminal. Its terminal development project will increase the vehicle marshalling area, increase staff and visitor parking, improve port operations for commercial use, improve passenger access to vessels, and deliver a new terminal building.
Caption: Port of Kennacraig
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