CROMARTY PONTOONS


PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Pontoon scheme for visiting yachts, cruise boats and local small boats within the existing historical fishing harbour at Cromarty.


Cromarty Pontoons

Client - Cromarty Harbour Trust - Completion - 2005 - Value £150,000


AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Feasibility; Survey; Site investigation; Conceptual design; Detailed design; Statutory consultation; Contract documentation; Project management; Site supervision.


PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS

  • Pontoons - 50 lin. m
  • Access Bridge - 21 m span
  • Dredging and Excavation - 4,000 m³
  • Shore Works - piled bridge support
  • Mooring System - chain & anchor
  • Furniture (Ladders, lifebelts, mooring cleats etc)
  • Services - water, power outlets, fuel system in harbour

KEY FEATURES

Use of limited harbour space to maximise accommodation for visiting yachts, cruise boats and local vessels. Design layout to avoid conflict with harbour operations and boost tourist related activities.


CONTRACTORS

Dredging Contractor - DPS Ltd.

Excavation Contractor - R J McLeod (Contractors) Ltd

Pontoons Contractor - Varis Engineering