Stornoway Port Authority has awarded the £49 m contract for the construction of its new multi-purpose Deep Water Terminal to building and civil engineering firm McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd.
Work on the transformational project at the Outer Hebrides’ main port is expected to start in the coming weeks and be completed before the end of next year.
The Deep Water Terminal will provide modern facilities for a variety of sectors, including the energy and transport industries, and its design will enable it to be adapted for a wide range of future uses. As well as being able to accommodate on and offshore wind farm vessels and support other energy sector activity, its main berth will be suitable for the largest cruise liners, which will help boost the islands’ important tourism industry.
Development of the terminal will also increase the capabilities and flexibility of the Arnish fabrication yard at Stornoway.