The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
£7.5 million project to renovate berths at Montrose Port begins
Investment: Farrans will conduct the work, which is due to be completed next autumn
Work has started on a £7.5 million reconstruction of two berths at Montrose Port.
Civil engineering firm Farrans was awarded the project to renovate berths seven and eight at the port last month.
The project is due to be completed next autumn.
Farrans has a long-standing relationship with Montrose Port Authority, having carried out more than £13m worth of marine work in the past seven years.
In 2011 the company completed the £8m Montrose Deep Water Berth project – a technically challenging job involving the removal of an old, collapsed berth.
In 2013-14, they carried out the berth six renewal project.
The latest project includes the design and construction of a new quay wall, approximately 180 metres in length, including a 30m wide concrete hardstanding area. Works also include utilities, with service ducting and quayside furniture installation.
Brian McCool, Farrans’ contracts manager, said his team was looking forward to getting started on the exciting new project.
“Having worked with Montrose Port Authority for some years, we are looking forward to engaging with them once again and working closely with the local supply chain in order to deliver a quality service,” he said.
“Farrans is proud to have a strong portfolio of experience across the UK marine sector and we will bring this breadth of technical knowledge and know-how to the job through our talented personnel.”