After two years of planning and detailed studies, Kishorn Port has submitted a proposal for the development of the former oil fabrication yard to Highland Council, writes the Scotsman.
Besides refurbishment of one of Europe’s largest dry docks, reclamation of the foreshore, upgrading and extending the existing pier structures and the erection of fabrication and warehousing buildings on site, this proposal also includes temporary holding area for completed offshore wind turbines in Loch Kishorn.
“After two years of work, we are happy to see the Kishorn Masterplan reach fruition. We see Kishorn as having significant potential in meeting renewable energy production targets for offshore wind and marine development,“ said director of Kishorn Port Ltd, Alasdair Ferguson.
He continued: “We are confident that the Kishorn Masterplan and subsequent planning permission is the key to unlock the potential of the Kishorn yard and contribute to the regeneration of the area, creating long term sustainable jobs and supporting significantly the economic growth of the area.”
This facility could employ up to 2500 workers in the future as a manufacturing facility of concrete base structures.
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Offshore WIND staff, July 3, 2013; Image: kishornport