Expansion works begin at Oban ferry terminal

The contractor will focus on the expansion of the existing marshalling facility at the ferry terminal, including the relocation of a railway siding line, and all associated operational railway equipment.

The Network Rail boundary will be moved, along with surface water drainage, road construction, road markings, road signage and kerbing being installed to extend the current marshalling area.

Story Contracting Ltd will commence today, Monday 22 October, with  work being carried out during night shifts. Story plan to undertake any potentially noisy works at the start of the shift and will always endeavour to minimise the disruption.

CMAL Senior Civil Engineer, Ruairidh Campbell, said: “This project is the result of a two-year collaboration between Transport Scotland, Network Rail and CMAL. “

“This particular project will help facilitate the replacement linkspan project taking place on site early in 2019 by providing a work space for our contractor. Additionally, it will help alleviate queuing on the public highway during busy summer periods and benefit future projects at Oban ferry terminal.

“We’d like to assure the community that site staff will work with the upmost consideration for local residents.”

Work at Oban ferry terminal is part of CMAL’s ongoing programme of harbour upgrades and modifications across the network to provide safe and efficient lifeline ferry services to communities around Scotland.