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Marine & Waterways

Canna Harbour

Client
 The National Trust for Scotland
Value
 £3.18m
Designer
 The Highland Council
Programme
 60 Weeks
Contract Form
 Measure and Value
Completed
 2006

The contract was the fifth and final contract of the 'Small Isles and Inverie Ferry Scheme'. RJ McLeod carried out the construction of a mass concrete slipway and two mass concrete mooring dolphins with associated fendering; the construction of hardstanding areas, waiting room, storage building and oil tanks; the demolition of an agricultural shed and oil tanks; and associated earthworks and dredging.

  

Principal Elements included:
Mass Concrete 2,500 m3 / Armour 3,700m3
Concrete Road 1,200m2 / Block Paving 1,000m

 

 

Key Issues:

  • Limited weather windows, tidal working and exposed conditions combined with logistical and environmental issues
  • Remote location resulted in the Company's team residing in a purpose-built camp for the duration of project
  • Project successfully delivered on programme, with over 15% of cost savings made, whilst still maintaining ferry operations
  • Nominated for a Saltire Award.