Current status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 19 January 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that upgrades to harbour infrastructure do not delay the scheduled introduction of the (a) Glen Sannox and (b) Hull 802 onto routes operated by CalMac Ferries.
Works are underway at Troon harbour which will be used as an alternative mainland port to support CalMac services. Troon will also support the operation of the Ardrossan-Brodick/Campbeltown ferry services when they are temporarily diverted during the construction phase of the Ardrossan Harbour redevelopment project.
These works are closely monitored and are set to be completed before the scheduled introduction of the MV Glen Sannox.
In addition, upgrade works as part of the Skye Triangle Infrastructure Programme at Tarbert (Harris) and Uig (Skye) ports are currently in the construction phase, and are expected to be completed by early 2022 and Summer 2023 respectively.
Lochmaddy (North Uist) is currently in procurement phase with a contract award expected early 2022 and completion of works by Spring 2023; programme dates are subject to funding approval and contractor mobilisation.