Senior pupils learn how new ferry terminal is taking shape
Students enjoy guided tour of Brodick site
Senior pupils from Arran High School have been shown how work is progressing at the new Brodick ferry terminal.
The 19 pupils, studying technical and design and manufacturing, were given full access to the site after a safety briefing and being kitted out in hard hats, goggles and hi-vis vests.
They were given the technical guided tour of the entire site by project manager (civil) Scott Rowan of contractor George Leslie Ltd as part of the community benefits scheme offered by the company. One of the pupils, Cailean Robertson, is also undertaking a summer placement with the company for four weeks from early July.
The company also plans to visit the high school to speak to students about its ICE Bridges For Skills projects, which present a practical evaluation on engineering and the construction industry to encourage children to choose this path as a career.
Scott has also visited Brodick Primary School for a discussion with P1-P3 classes. This was a very pictorial session to give the young pupils an insight to what the contractors are doing. A site visit is also planned for the children.
A spokesman for pier owners Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd said: ‘CMAL, as client on Brodick ferry terminal development, is delighted that our contractor George Leslie Ltd is engaging with the local primary and secondary schools on Arran in such a positive way.
‘We hope that the presentations, activities and visits to such a large and complex civil engineering project being built right on their doorstep will encourage them to consider a future career in engineering.’
A defibrillator is also being donated to the Arran paramedics team by George Leslie Ltd. It will be available to the public but kept on site until the end of the project and will then be gifted to the island for use at a suitable location.