At its meeting on Thursday 19 August 2010 Stornoway Port Authority authorised the award of a contract for installation of electrical power at Goat Island slipway to N.D. Macleod Ltd.
The installation of power outlets at either side of the Slipway apron will allow flexibility to use portable electrical equipment when working on slipped vessels. This will improve the health and safety environment for all workers at the Slipway.
“Commercial slipway”
This contract brings the total investment in the Slipway facility by Stornoway Port Authority in recent years to a total of £920,000 as it builds on the upgrade to the main cradle and rails of the slipway and the addition of an interceptor for waste oil.
Jane Maciver, Chief Executive of Stornoway Port Authority said “The Port Authority has approved this level of investment in the Goat Island facility because it recognises the slipway is an important asset for harbour users as it is the only commercial slipway on the West coast North of Oban.”
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