Key aspects of the project
This page outlines the scope of the project and what it will deliver to Dornie Village.
The Key Aspects of the project are: 1. Installation of a pontoon; 2. Installation of a bridge system to the pontoon; 3. Installation of 15 moorings; 4. Purchasing of a workboat to enable maintenance of the moorings & pontoons; 5. Provision of shore facilities (toilet, showers, laundry); 6. Enhancement to parking within the village.
Should you have any questions at all about any aspect of the project, please contact us via the Get Involved / Contact page.
1. Pontoon
Location: Along the shore of Francis St, between the slipway (land-side entry point) and running to level with the Dornie Hotel Bar.
Dimensions: Total Length = 72.25m and width 3m approximately (std pontoon 54.25m + rowing pontoon 18m). Height from surface of sea = Standard pontoon 500mm / rowing pontoon 150mm.
Additional detail: It is intended that the pontoons will be supplied with power from Francis St to enable navigation lighting and a 240v power supply for vessels. Water will also be connected.
Please note: The Pontoon is designed for a maximum vessel length of 12m so should be significantly over specification for our needs.
2. Bridge to pontoon
Location: Entry to the bridge will be close to the top of the existing slipway. The entry point will be gated and access to the pontoon will be via a daily or annually generated code.
Dimensions: The fixed land to pier gangway is 15m long and the articulating gangway from pier to pontoon is 24m long. Both gangways are 1.2m wide.
3. Moorings
Current scope / intention: (TBC by our marine engineer) is to lay swing moorings in 2 locations.
Totaig Bay: between 8 and 10 moorings
Loch Long mouth: appx 3 moorings
All moorings will be pay to use by either residents of the area or visitors.
Cost of use of a mooring will be confirmed and will be comparable to costs of Kyle & Plockton.
Each mooring will be inspected as per requirements of our insurance company.
4. Workboat
As part of the project we are looking to raise funds to buy a workboat (example pictured).
The workboat is required to enable us to maintain the pontoons and moorings ourselves without using contractors, thus keeping costs to a minimum.
Example boat only
5. Shore facilities
We have agreed in principle with the Dornie Shop Project to lease land to construct pay to use Toilet, Shower and Laundry facilities.
The facilities will be for use by visitors to the village (incl moorings and pontoon users) and residents of the area.
Facilities will include; Accessible toilet, showers & laundry (washing machines / tumble dryers). The facilities will also include a storage room for equipment required to manage & maintain the pontoons & moorings.
6. Parking in Dornie Village
Part of the project will be to improve parking facilities, directional signage and number of parking spaces in Dornie Village.
The Moorings Association is working with Dornie & District Community Council, Dornie Project Group and Dornie Shop Project with an aim to provide the best solution possible.
There has been full Public consultation to ensure everyone has their say prior to plans being confirmed.
Dornie Moorings Limited
Registered in Scotland: SC723404
14 Francis St, Dornie. IV40 8DT
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