Question reference: S5W-35507
- Asked by: Colin Smyth, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 25 February 2021
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Current status: Answered by Paul Wheelhouse on 16 March 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the impact that the (a) COVID-19 pandemic and (b) public contract with the Ferguson Marine for the Hull 801 has had on the delivery of the Ardrossan Harbour upgrade project.
Answer
The Ardrossan Harbour project is currently in the design and planning stage. There have been some delays due to the pandemic; such as project communications, with public information events being cancelled and project updates being issued using alternative media forums.
Berth infrastructure works are currently set to commence in Summer 2022 with completion of the works expected in 2024. These dates are however, subject to change taking account of tender and contract award stages. A more detailed programme will be available once a contractor is appointed.
Progress has continued on the new vessels within the constraints of the pandemic. The timing of this work has had no direct impact on the delivery of the Ardrossan project.