Issue - meetings

Report by Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure Services

The Committee considered a report which provided an update on the condition of

Helensburgh Pier.  The report provided Members with details of a design analysis which was carried out to ascertain the condition of the pier, along with potential remedial options for future consideration.

Decision

The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee;

1.            noted the update provided regarding the condition of the pier;

2.         endorsed the work between the Council and Helensburgh Seafront Development Project (HSDP) in relation to their aspiration for pontoons, with Officers providing technical advice and support;

3.         agreed to recommend to the Argyll and Bute Harbour Board that Officers continue to liaise with ‘Waverley Excursions Ltd.’ to arrive at the most cost effective and low-cost solution which would allow the Waverley to berth at Helensburgh Pier in the future; and

4.         agreed that Officers provide a further update report at a future meeting of

the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure Services

dated 22 May 2019, submitted)