Survey seeks views on new Findochty pontoon plans
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Survey seeks views on new Findochty pontoon plans
The old pontoons, which were at the end of their working life, along with the anchor and chains, have been stripped out and dredging commenced in the harbour in preparation for the installation of the replacements.
With current Covid restrictions preventing Moray Council from hosting traditional consultation events with the public, a virtual information event has been developed to inform boatowners and members of the public about the replacement pontoon.
The virtual room allows the harbour users to see the intended design and provide feedback, see an approximate timescale for the project and view other examples of similar works completed by the contractor.
According to the documents, the new pontoons will have a maximum capacity of 90 boats, the structure having a lifespan of 50 years. The decking is envisaged to have a working life of 15 years.
Access to the pontoons will be from a single point via a ramp and there will be provision in the design for the the installation of power and water provision at a later date.
Subject to weather and other factors, it is hoped the £560,000 project will get under way on week commencing May 17, lasting for approximately 10 weeks.
The virtual information event is scheduled to be available to the public until the replacement work commences and a survey will be available for feedback until March 26.
To access the virtual event, visit https://www.artsteps.com/view/6024e62ef8788e2b1eb09d33 and to participate in the survey visit
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BDZ877Z
No date has been set for vessels going back into the water at Findochty Harbour.
