PORTMAHOMACK PONTOON IMPLEMENTATION

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

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

Client – Portmahomack Harbour Action Group

Completed – 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