Skotske Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited har på vegne af den skotske regering, købt havnen i Ardrossan, som ligger sydvest for Glasgow, af Peel Ports Group. Købet omfatter hele havneområdet, de 2 færgelejer, opmarchfeltet, parkeringspladsen, veje, samt noget af det område som bruges af det lokale værft.
“It’s been a long process to get to this point, and we’d like to extend our thanks to all stakeholders for their patience. The purchase of Ardrossan Harbour marks an important step in securing it as the principal mainland port for ferry services to Arran. We will begin community consultation shortly, and look forward to hearing from ferry users on the future of the port.”
Kevin Hobbs, Chief Executive of CMAL.
Havnen bruges af rederiet Caledonian MacBrayne for deres rute Ardrossan – Brodick. Det er pt. kun muligt at bruge det ene af de to færgelejer, da det ene leje blev lukket i februar 2024, pga. at det var i meget dårlig tilstand. Det er planen at ombygge havnen, så den passer til færgerne GLEN SANNOX og GLEN ROSA, hvoraf den sidste forventes leveret senere i år.
“The Scottish Government has been clear that we want Ardrossan to be the primary mainland port for CalMac ferry services to Arran, so I am pleased that CMAL has today successfully completed the purchase of Ardrossan harbour. This purchase will allow for us to focus on redevelopment of the facility as the primary mainland port to Arran. CMAL are already considering short-term work to ensure resilient operations whilst the MV Caledonian Isles continues to operate from Ardrossan, and we are committed to funding a two-port service until the major works begin.”
Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Transport.
Kilde: Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited
