Inveraray Pier Update December 2023
The work officially started on phase 1 of the restoration of the pier.
Completed w/c 20/11/23
- Moved all materials belonging to Marine Blast to allow access.
- Picked and cleaned out 80% of pointing scope.
- Removed sections of existing hand rail.
- Erected 15m of new hand rail
- Lifted areas of deck stones in preparation for grouting at the pier head
- Met with electrical engineer and requested quotation for street lights and power supply to pier end.
- Erected new gate to timber
Completed w/c 27/11/23
- Grout placed
- Pointing if the cobbled part continued
- Pier deck reinstated
- Hand rails replaces and new ladder ready for installation
Completed 04/12/24
- New ladders and railings have been installed on the stairs and pier walls.
- Timber runners are ready to be installed to protect the ladders and slipway from any damage from vessels approaching the pier.
- Part of the pier is covered to protect the cobbles that are still to be grouted and pointed from the frost.
- Cobbles have been sourced to fill the last ‘gap’ on the pier walkway.