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NEW DEVELOPMENTSThe Port of Inverness recently announced its eight consecutive year of growth as it carries out the biggest expansion in its 300-year history. "The year to September 2007 was another great year for the port, with turnover up to over a million, and net profits of over £617,000." "After receiving approval for our Harbour Revision Order in 2005, Morrison Construction began work on expanding our facilities in May 2007. The development included reclaiming around 10 hectares of land from the existing shoreline at the mouth of the River Ness, to provide additional operational space for the Harbour, which has been constrained in recent years, along with a new 150m berth and a 147 berth Marina. Morrisons completed their works as of June 2008, and the new laydown areas are currently being block paved and surfaced by HQC. The new facility will be available for cargo use around the middle of October 2008."
"The additional storage space created amounts to 20,000 square metres, and the quayside incorporates a strengthened area for the siting of Heavy Lift craneage. Single lifts of up to 200 tonnes will be possible from this new facility." "The Scottish Government is committed to tackling congestion by taking more freight off the roads. Cargoes expected through our new development will see the removal of 800,000 miles a year from Scotlands roads." "As the development nears completion Inverness Harbour continues to work with the environmental experts and regulatory bodies to safeguard the future of the Moray Firth dolphin population. We never forget that we are a guardian of the Inner Moray Firth and the conservation of our native wildlife remains one of our main priorities." "The new facilities are downstream in the North Longman area, allowing the land we own upstream to be released in future for housing, retail and offices, helping Inverness to grow in a new, scenic location."
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