The findings of an independent options appraisal into long-term arrangements for managing Oban Bay will be considered by º£½ÇÉçÇø and Bute Harbour Board next week.
The report by Caledonian Economics outlines the best options available at this time to address safety concerns in the bay and move to a Statutory Harbour Authority (SHA) within the shortest timeframe.
It identifies that that either CMAL or the council progresses a Harbour Order to assume responsibility for Oban Bay and its approaches.
The report however does not rule out the SHA being transferred to a Trust Port in the future. It suggests this is a way to reach the key objective: delivering safety improvements as soon as possible while looking forward to the long-term sustainable future of Oban Harbour.
Councillor Rory Colville, Policy Lead for Roads and Infrastructure º£½ÇÉçÇø, said: “I’d like to thank Caledonian Economics for this detailed report. It’s given us a lot to think about and a route towards reaching objectives which everyone supports.
“Our main focus has to be continuing to improve safety in Oban Bay and what’s best for all the communities Oban Harbour serves - businesses, residents, island communities and visitors.
You can read the options appraisal on the council website
