The construction project progresses apace. The final pile was driven last week and the piling rig and crawler crane were stripped down and removed from site. Our thoughts are with Chris the piling supervisor who unfortunately fell seriously ill during his time here and as a result has retired and returned home to be with […]
Read MoreThe project is going well; the contractor worked a couple of Saturdays to make up for lost time due to strong winds. The piling is now around 60% complete and the remaining sheet-piles and tubes will be driven as a priority. The rock armour revetment is slowly taking shape; the machine drivers are taking time […]
Read MoreSTV broadcast a news item about Shore Street on Friday – view it here – https://youtu.be/dsnDzcH17Sg
Read MoreDelighted to report the project is now well underway. The diggers are working on the beach and the large crawler crane is now on site to assist with the sheet-piling of the new Shore Quay. Information boards are displayed on the harbour building’s east gable and on the railings above the wee pier. The contractor […]
Read MoreA Notice to Mariners has been published. Please see 2127 Ullapool Harbour Trustees – Notice to Mariners 2022 no.1
Read MoreThe pre-start meeting has taken place. All the contract paperwork has been signed and the schedule of works has been agreed. The main contractor RJ Mcleod (RJM) has set up their work camp on the pier and will start to take delivery of machinery and materials this week and next with a view to starting […]
Read More19 August 2022 I’m delighted to report that the paperwork debate which has dragged on for many months was finally completed on Monday 15th August. The contractor RJ Mcleod will set up their work camp on the pier in the coming days and work will start in early September. The pre-ordered anchors and moorings for […]
Read MorePleased to report some positive progress with Transport Scotland on the contractual arrangements and VAT implications of the project. The concrete breakwater pontoons are progressing well; one unit has been completed (pictured) and the other two have been fabricated. The three 85-tonne pontoons will be joined together and towed to Ullapool from Ireland in the […]
Read MoreThe project continues to gather momentum with funding secured, planning agreed and a contractor all but appointed. The works will have a slow start from August 2022; the first stages involve the setup of a work camp on the pier and preparatory work on the beach. Construction will continue six days a week throughout autumn […]
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