Campbeltown Marina upgrade is now complete
Official opening at 12 noon on Saturday 27th June 2015
The project has seen both berthing and on-shore improvements which have made the marina a more attractive sailing destination.
The new pontoon layout has a total of 54 berths – 10 at finger pontoons, 28 alongside berths and 16 additional berths by rafting – and provides a flexible layout which can accommodate larger craft.
This new layout has seen the main leg shortened to bring the berthing more in to the lee of the quay as well as the addition of an angled concrete breakwater to protect the more northerly berths.
The new on-shore facility includes male, female and family toilets and showers as part of creating a more attractive contemporary offer for yacht owners as well as resident boat users.
Background
The original plans for this project were to increase the number of berths from 40 to 145 and to improve on-shore facilities in order to provide a more attractive facility for recreational sailing. A technical feasibility study was carried out, to find out whether the proposals were possible and to establish the likely cost. The findings of the technical feasibility study were –
- A marina is technically feasible within Campbeltown Harbour i.e. layout, dredging, infrastructure etc;
- The number of berths has had to be reduced from 145 to 45 due to the projected supply and demand;
- The proposal is not 'self-financing' by virtue of the projected high capital costs and insufficient income to cover capital costs and depreciation over the term of the project;
- Grant funding would be required;
- There is a substantial capital funding shortfall;
- There is overall stakeholder support for the project.
The Campbeltown CHORD Project Board agreed that further investigations should be carried out - looking at lower capital costs & alternative technical solutions; potential funding sources; engaging more with stakeholders.
The overall objectives of the Campbeltown Berthing Facility project are -
- To enhance berthing facilities;
- Ensure that the facility is commercially viable and sustainable;
- Ensure that the facility offers value for money;
- Ensure that the facility has an agreed, robust and sustainable management organisation.
This project is part-financed by the European Union's European Regional Development Fund through the INTERREG IVA Cross-border Programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body
