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£90m expansion plans for Mallaig Harbour

Source: http://www.scottishconstructionnow.com

Plans have been published for a £90 million expansion to Mallaig Harbour on the west coast of Scotland.Mallaig Harbour Authority said that its 20-year strategy could increase ferry services, accommodate larger vessels at the site and deliver a new facility for West Highland College, incorporating multi-use space for education and business.As well as making the outer harbour more accessible for fishing boats, the masterplan envisages a new breakwater quay to enable ferries up to 105 metres long to berth at the site, along with a deepwater quay for cruise liners up to 160 metres.