Question reference: S6W-24103
- Asked by: Rhoda Grant, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 20 December 2023
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Current status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 12 January 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what communication there was between the Highland Council, RJ MacLeod, CMAL and CalMac regarding the issues with new restraint bollards that led to the delayed reopening of Uig Harbour.
Answer
The Highland Council worked closely with CalMac, the contractor RJ MacLeod and CMAL during and after the vessel berthing trial on the 14 December 2023 when the issue with the new restraint bollards arose. An additional bollard to aid vessel operations was installed. Following a successful vessel berthing trial ferry services on the route resumed on Friday 22 December 2023.