The revamp of Stornoway harbour is taking another step forward as the board of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has approved £3.5m funding for the creation of a new marina and facilities at Newton Basin. Deputy First Minister John Swinney met key representatives of the Stornoway Port Authority (SPA) and HIE last week during a visit to the town.
Mr Swinney heard about the port authority’s £66m masterplan which identiThes projects which will boost economic growth in marine tourism and other sectors.
Plans for the first phase of the 20-year masterplan includes the creation of a new marina at Newton. HIE’s investment will support SPA to create 70 new berths, a marine engineering workshop and infrastructure to support a new food standards building with an estimated cost of £11m, all at the town’s Newton area.