Corran Ferry Infrastructure Improvement Scheme Consent Applications submitted

The Corran Ferry Infrastructure Improvement Scheme (CFIIS), funded by investment commitments through the Inverness & Highland City Region Deal has submitted a planning application and marine license application for the proposed Loch Linnhe/Corran Narrows infrastructure works for improvements to the related shoreside infrastructure.

To support the operation of an upgrade to the ferry service at Corran Narrows with a new electric vessel, it involves the construction of a new slipway and an overnight berthing pier at Ardgour, and the construction of a new slipway, breakwater, marshalling area, parking, cycle path and public facilities, north of the Corran settlement on the Nether Lochaber side.

The new and upgraded infrastructure for CFIIS will be facilitated by demolition of the small, existing pier at Ardgour, land reclamation, dredging activities and the establishment of temporary construction compounds and includes both marine construction and dredging works below Mean High Water Springs (MHWS), as well as construction works above Mean Low Water Springs (MLWS).

To obtain the necessary construction consents for works in Loch Linnhe at Corran Narrows, The Highland Council has submitted a planning application and marine licence application for the proposed infrastructure works.

When both applications are validated, a copy of the public notices advertising these applications, copy of supporting documents and further information on the proposals will be found at the Council’s Corran Ferry Infrastructure Improvement Scheme webpage Corran Ferry Infrastructure Improvement Scheme.

Adverts have been placed for interested contractors through Public Contracts Scotland, and tenders are programmed to be issued to the contractors later this year with construction commencing in November 2025. Award of the contract will be dependent on the successful conclusion of the construction consents.