The Kintyre Forum

Following a private session of the Campbeltown CHORD Project Board the future of Campbeltown Marina still hangs in the balance with the second meeting at which its fate will be decided being delayed.

Speaking after the meeting SNP Councillor John Semple, a strong advocate for the marina, said "There has been a lot of beating about the bush over which option for the marina should be progressed. Consultants advised the board last year on the most economically beneficial format for the marina, which would bring the most in jobs and spending locally. The issue for the board now is how it prioritises its projects. I have made my position clear that the chord project is about regeneration and the local economy lies at the heart of regeneration. The CHORD project must focus on delivering economic benefits, I call on the chair of the project board, Cllr Collvile to waste no more time in implementing the consultants preferred option.”

“It is a shame that these discussions involve commercially sensitive information as I am sure that the public would be very interested in some of the arguments being put forward behind the comfort of a closed door, but I am required not to divulge them at this stage. There will be another meeting to discuss the marina next month which I hope will bring a satisfactory solution.”

John S wrote:

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Anything to do with prices.

What is the fee's for both marina's,winter and year round?

Who evers in charge of this wants the heads examining !
a nice marina can really make a place
what a waisted opportunity!

Genuinely surprised at the lack of discussion on the marina proposals and the CHORD project as a whole. Appears to be more interest in a Tescos that clearly isn't going to happen.

Millions of pounds are being spent on the CHORD project yet there appears to be little interest in how it is spent.

Any news on the Marina Project here in Campbeltown??

Interesting to note ABC are keen to support proposals in Oban with the press release issues today.

OBAN BAY MARINA PLANS GIVEN GREEN LIGHT

Ambitious plans for a 60 berth-transit marina have been approved by Argyll and Bute Council.

The Planning, Protective Services and Licensing committee made the decision today, Wednesday June 26.

The application by Oban Bay Marine includes provision for small day boats/ribs, a diesel berth, manager’s office and limited use for over-wintering.

Area Leader for Oban, Lorn and The Isles Louise Glen-Lee said: “This marina will enable Oban to welcome vessels into the bay area for a walk ashore facility,. This will add to the already rich tapestry of facilities there are here already for sailors and kayaker. We already have some great facilities and this transit marina adds to that.

“I look forward to seeing vessels from cruise liners to kayaks using the bay well together and strengthening Oban as an international sailing hub.

“The committee’s decision allows the applicants to go ahead and pull together a funding package and put together a strong business case together.”

NOTE –

Details of the Oban Bay Marine application can be found at Argyll and Bute Council’s website by clicking on http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/planning- ... plications and then typing 12/00678/PP into the search box.

John S wrote:

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That was taken just outside my other place in Tarbert, most impressive.