Kishorn Port in Scotland has received approval from the Highland Council for its proposal to extend the port’s dry dock, strengthening its offering to the offshore wind sector and winners of the ScotWind leasing round.
The development proposal involves an extension of the dry dock into adjoining land which, when completed, will allow the port to receive vessels and structures up to 250 metres in length in comparison to the current 160 metres.
This will allow the port to accommodate a wider range of marine projects for decommissioning, maintenance and upgrade, as well as serving offshore wind projects.
Rock excavated from the dry dock extension will be used in the reclamation of an area of foreshore which will provide further land within the port to support the various industry sectors which use the port now and in the future.
Colin Ortlepp, from Kishorn Port, said: “We welcome the Council’s approval of this proposal which follows a period of over ten years during which Kishorn Port has invested significantly to bring the dry dock and wider port area back to life … we believe the port will host many more projects in future as a direct result of Scotland’s energy transition.”
He said the port is “extremely appreciative” of the support from the local community, the council, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and others.
“More activity at Kishorn gives us the ability to create further employment opportunities within Wester Ross,’ Ortlepp added.