Final phase of Corpach Marina project is given the green light
A £3.5 million programme to upgrade and expand the Thomas Telford Corpach Marina in Fort William has moved a step closer following the securement of final funding.
Caol Regeneration Company (CRC), a not-for-profit community organisation, which is co-ordinating the third stage of the project expects the entire marina to be commissioned in August.
This follows the earlier development of a car park, public slipway and facilities building, which have been completed over the past two years.
Donald Corbett, chairman of CRC, said: ‘After more than a decade of continuous effort and determination by our team of community volunteers, I am delighted to announce that we are able to proceed with the third and final phase of Corpach Marina.
‘Over the years we have enjoyed the support of many individuals and organisations, for which I’m very grateful.
Now that we have the green light for the final phase we are confident it will be a fantastic asset benefiting the people of the area in so many ways.’
The work is being made possible by funding from a number of organisations, including
Crown Estate Scotland, Highland Council, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, and Mowi Scotland.
In addition to a 40-berth marina and public slipway to launch boats, a community coffee shop and variety of