Posted on April 20, 2022
Major marine works to allow the Arran ferry to operate out of Troon have been completed.
Troon harbour owner Associated British Ports (ABP) say they have reached an important milestone after getting the town’s ferry terminal up to scratch for the arrival of CalMac ferries.
Upgrades to Troon’s East Pier Ferry Terminal include new berthing fenders and a suspended concrete deck.
The works have been completed ahead of the South Ayrshire port welcoming the Arran ferry as it temporarily relocates from Ardrossan harbour — which is set to undergo a multi-million pound transformation.
The works were carried out by civil engineering contractor George Leslie to support the CalMac services from Ardrossan-Brodick/ Campeltown.
The berth upgrades are set to support both of CalMac’s existing ferries and the M.V Glen Sannox class of vessel which is due to enter into service next year.
ABP’s Regional Director Andrew Hartson said: “It is great to reach such an important milestone in the project and I am hugely proud of the local ABP team and our civil engineering contractors, George Leslie, who have worked so well together to deliver this on time and within budget.”
Focus will now turn completing the required shoreside infrastructure, including the installation of a terminal building, extensive car parking, check-in lanes and pickup and drop-off areas.
It is hoped that the full terminal will be completed by the summer.
Andrew Harston added: “We are hopeful that the Port of Troon’s sheltered East Pier berth and track record of offering all-weather berthing will play a major part in helping to support the Arran communities call for improvements in terms of the reliability and resilience of ferry services to the island.”
