PORTMAHOMACK PONTOON IMPLEMENTATION


PROJECT DESCRIPTION

New pontoon facility in historic harbour to provide improved berthing and access for local vessels and visiting yachts.


Portmahomack Pontoon

Client - Portmahomack Harbour Action Group - Completion - 2006 - Value £100,000


AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Feasibility, assessment of wave climate, detailed design, contract management


PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS

  • Tidal Berthing - 100 lin-m
  • Access Bridge - 22m long
  • Mooring Systems - chain & anchor
  • Shore frame and overwintering frame

KEY FEATURES

Designed to minimise disruption by wave climate; special provisions for drying out on foreshore; careful detailing of connection to harbour wall; facilities for rotating access bridge to support frame over winter months.


CONTRACTORS

Main Contractor - Varis Engineering