ARD-DHUBH SLIPWAY, APPLECROSS


PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Construction of new concrete raised slipway with access road, storage area for fishing gear, fuel system and serviced storage building.


Ard Dhubh Slipway

Client - Applecross Pier Users Assoc. - Completion - 2001 - Value £0.25m


AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Feasibility study, conceptual design, detailed design, project management, full-time supervision of all site work.


PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS

  • Access Road Rock Cut 1500m Access Road Surfacing 700m
  • Slipway Rockfill 450m Slipway Concrete 290m
  • Storage Area Rockfill 1500m Rock Armour 350m
  • Card Fuel System, water and power
  • Stone built storage shed

KEY FEATURES

Provides all-tide landing for local fishing boats, where no usable facility existed; economical and efficient use of excavation for access road as infill for storage area and slipway; storage building in traditional stone construction; careful design of line of access road to avoid damage to native species woodland.


CONTRACTORS

RJ McLeod (Contractors) Ltd