A £90 MILLION master-plan to make Mallaig a more attractive place to live, work and do business has been revealed.
Mallaig harbour is run by Mallaig Harbour Authority (MHA) which has been working on a proposal for dramatic overhaul.
The purpose of the masterplan is to provide a structured framework for the physical development and transformation of Mallaig Harbour over the next 20 years.
Prior to the master-plan being released, a range of consultation activities were carried out to asses how best to deliver social benefits for Mallaig, the surrounding area and connected communities. If realised, it would lead to a revitalisation of the waterfront including provision for water sport activities, improvement in infrastructure for ferries and allow visits by cruise ships. The plan has been set out in five stages with the modernisation of fuel points to be implemented in years one to three, a 150-berth marina in years nine to 11 and a leisure slipway in years 12-20.
It sets out potential partnerships and seeks to rely on a range of national and regional policies and framework including HIE and HITRANS.