Model of option 4a projected onto photo of Kilcreggan
What can I do?
Public Consultation
If you are concerned about the new pier plans then fill out the online public consultation https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/kilcreggan-ferry-terminal. The consultation has been extended until March 26th.
- Say no to option 4A.
- Select either don’t know, or option 3A.
- In comments please say no to breakwater due to size and effect on village heritage and environment, no to pontoon, no big vessel.
Contact ALL of your elected representatives to ensure they are aware of these issues:
- Local councillors for the Lomond North ward which Kilcreggan is part of
- Mark Irvine (mark.irvine@argyll-bute.gov.uk)
- Maurice Corry (maurice.corry@argyll-bute.gov.uk)
- Shonny Iain Paterson (iainshonny.paterson@argyll-bute.gov.uk)
- Chair of Argyll and Bute Harbour board (who make the final decision)
- Andrew Kain (andrew.kain@argyll-bute.gov.uk)
- Local constituency MSP: Jackie Baillie (jackie.baillie.msp@parliament.scot)
- West of Scotland region MSPs
- Neil Bibby (Neil.Bibby.msp@parliament.scot)
- Katy Clark (Katy.Clark.msp@parliament.scot)
- Russell Findlay (Russell.Findlay.msp@parliament.scot)
- Pam Gosal (Pam.Gosal.msp@parliament.scot)
- Jamie Greene (Jamie.Greene.msp@parliament.scot)
- Ross Greer (Ross.Greer.msp@parliament.scot)
- Paul O'Kane (Paul.O'Kane.msp@parliament.scot)
- Local MP Brendan O’Hara (brendan.ohara.mp@parliament.uk)
The Cove and Kilcreggan community council can be contacted via: https://coveandkilcreggan.org.uk/contact-us/
Below is an example of an email you could send
Dear [Insert name]
I want to make sure you are aware of my objection to the preferred proposed plans for Kilcreggan Pier.
I would prefer the pier to be maintained, lengthened, strengthened and altered discretely to ensure a more robust service. I’d prefer being decoupled from the Dunoon & Gourock vessel plan, and like a 2 x 28 vessel solution linked with Helensburgh and Gourock. This would need smaller infrastructure.
The large scale of this project concerns me - it will remove car parking space and give an opportunity to be over run by base workers cars. It is not in keeping with our beautiful village.
There have been issues and errors with parts of the consultation document - that have not all been corrected. Including the breakwater being shown in two different locations.
The breakwater will cause environmental issues and may not be long enough to be functional. In addition there is no published environmental assessment of the breakwater so it is not possible to ascertain its effects. From experience in other situations a large breakwater has caused extensive silting in the area behind it.
I am supportive of the continuation of the ferry service, and urge you to seek alternative designs.
Yours