Plans have been submitted to extend and improve the existing berthing facility in Campbeltown.

The proposals include plans to relocate the bridge access directly to the old quay, which in turn, will connect to new onshore toilet and shower facilities within the current building between the RNLI and the Harbour Master's office.

The plans also include the provision of a floating breakwater as part of the berths, clean water and electricity for the boats. There are also designs to allow for up to 51 vessels through a combination of dedicated single-finger berths, alongside berthing and rafting during peak periods.

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There will be further site investigations carried out to assist with the technical engineering design as consultants bring together the Full Business Case including all consents and licenses, costs and an operating model. However, the application will ensure that there are no changes to the existing arrangements of the RNLI and the small fishing boats that berth on the north side of the old quay.

Chair of the Campbeltown CHORD project board, Councillor Rory Colville said: "The council and the consultants have made terrific progress over the last few months and I am pleased at the innovative design the consultants developed that ensures that this opportunity is maximised without impacting on other users of the harbour.

"It is important that Campbeltown retains a harbour that accommodates all our industries and tourism activities including fishing, recreational sailing, and of course the RNLI who are essential to the safety and wellbeing of our marine communities."

(JP/CD)