Ferries and Marine Infrastructure Capability Statement OUR SERVICES CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
Our business is focused on supporting the public sector, commercial ferry operators and port authorities in the planning, operation and delivery of ferry services and associated infrastructure – key skills include: ‣ appraisal and business case development; ‣ demand and revenue forecasting; ‣ data analytics, including coding and dashboard production; ‣ operator cost analysis; ‣ customer and stakeholder engagement; ‣ ferries policy development; and Stantec is an excellent consultant working ‣ research, particularly in support of demonstrating value for money from public sector investment. to high levels of competence and also to high levels of integrity. They are adaptable to circumstances and will change plans In order to complement our offering, we work with a small team of “and tasks if circumstances require it, often trusted suppliers with which we have developed long-term relationships. without impacts on project costs overall. Supplementary skills available within our supply-chain include: ‣ marine civil engineering, including infrastructure design, consenting, Stantec is committed to achieving the procurement and site supervision; client’s aims even when that requires ‣ ferry operations; constructive challenging of views. If there is one outstanding feature of ‣ harbour operations and management; Stantec, it is their capacity to reach a deep ‣ brokerage and vessel procurement advice; and understanding of the context in which they ‣ marine freight and logistics. are working and therefore their research, analysis and conclusions can be relied upon to fit well with requirements.”
Michael Craigie Executive Manager – Transport Planning Shetland Islands Council Our team and a small selection of our relevant experience is presented in this capability statement. CURRICULUM VITAE: KEY STAFF EXPERIENCE
Our core team is led by four key individuals located in our Scottish offices, supported by a much wider team of transport planners and economists. Pen portraits for our key team members are provided below. Full CVs can be provided on request.
Dr Scott Leitham Stephen Canning
Director, Transport Planning, Senior Associate Strategy & Research
‣ Chartered Transport Planning Professional; ‣ Chartered Transport Planning Professional; ‣ PhD, Transport Infrastructure and Industrial Operation and Location, ‣ BA (Hons) Arts & Social Sciences, University of Strathclyde, 2005 Napier University, 1996;
‣ BEng (Hons), Civil and Transportation Engineering, Napier Stephen has acted as Project Manager on almost all ferry and marine Polytechnic, 1991 infrastructure studies led by our team, forming a strong management Scott leads the team and has acted as Project Director or Manager on partnership with Scott Leitham. His expertise lies in appraisal, business over 30 ferry-related studies, with inputs ranging from research to support case development, research and public & stakeholder engagement. government policy development through to demand, cost and revenue modelling as part of franchise bids.
Steven Reid Paul McCartney
Associate and Data Analytics Director, Transport Economics Lead
‣ Chartered Transport Planning Professional; ‣ Chartered Transport Planning Professional; ‣ MSc Geo Information Technology & Cartography, University of ‣ H.M. Treasury Better Business Cases qualification; Glasgow, 2008; ‣ MA (Economics), University of Edinburgh, 1992. ‣ BA (Hons) Geography, University of Strathclyde, 2005 Paul is a highly experienced economist who spent 13-years working as Steve leads much of the technical analysis in our ferry-related consultancy an Economic Adviser in the Scottish Government before moving to the commissions. His combined expertise in MS Excel, PowerBI, data private sector. He has acted as Technical Adviser to Scott and Stephen analytics and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) allow him to collate, on numerous ferry related projects, providing advice on business case process, analyse and present large and complex datasets in easy to development, policy and research. understand graphical formats. The outputs of his work are frequently used to provide digestible summaries of key issues to decision makers. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
The Royal Iris of the Ferry Appraisals and Business Mersey, Mersey Ferries Case Development –
Commuter Routes Spotlight Project
Corran Ferry Services Options Appraisal (2018): The Highland Council
The Corran Ferry, located in north-west Scotland, is a 2-minute passenger and vehicle crossing which links Lochaber with Ardgour and areas to the west. The ferry circumvents a lengthy road-based trip to the main settlement in the area, Fort William, and is an essential link for commuters and those making longer journeys. It is the busiest single vessel route in Scotland.
Whilst an essential link, the vessels serving the crossing are ageing, there are challenges around the sustainability of the crewing model and there are also questions as to whether the current delivery model is the most appropriate for ensuring the long-term financial and operational sustainability of the service. Stantec, in partnership with Mott MacDonald and WSMD Associates, undertook a comprehensive review of the service. This considered options for: future vessels, shoreside infrastructure (including outline designs); service provision in terms of timetables and the length of the operating day; fares and future methods of delivery. The study was well-received by the Council, and provided a set of options aimed at putting the service on a sustainable footing whilst at the same time continuing to meet the needs of the communities which depend on it. that the heritage and symbolism attached to the service is maintained. The work was based on a combination of site visits, consultation, desk-based research and analysis. The final report shortlisted three vessel options (with harbour and service variants therein) for the future of the service. The Strategy was approved by Elected Members in early 2016.
In January 2019, Merseytravel commissioned the Motts / Stantec team, supported by WSMD Associates, to develop the Outline and Full Business Cases for the new ferries, infrastructure and associated services. The OBC and FBC developed a preferred vessel and infrastructure option and identified how the preferred option could be funded, procured, delivered and managed.
Mersey Ferries Long-Term Strategy (2015) and Outline Business Case (2019): Merseytravel
The city of Liverpool on the west coast of England is separated from the neighbouring Wirral Peninsula by the estuary of the River Mersey, a fast flowing river which has one of the highest tidal ranges in the world. Whilst there are road and rail links across the river, the two banks are joined by the ‘ferry across the Mersey’, one of the most famous and iconic ferry services in Arran & Campbeltown Mainland Port Appraisal the world. (2017): The ferries are operated, owned and funded by Merseytravel, the passenger Transport Scotland transport executive for the Liverpool City Region. The current vessels date from the late 1950s / early 1960s and are a symbol of the city and prominent heritage attraction as well as a transport link. However, they are approaching Stantec led this high-profile study considering whether Ardrossan or Troon the end of their usable life and are in need of replacement. Moreover, the should be the future mainland port for ferry services to/from the island of market which they serve has evolved considerably since the vessels first Arran and the Kintyre Peninsula on the west coast of Scotland. Both port entered service. authorities made representations to Transport Scotland to host the services. Following a detailed stakeholder consultation exercise, we undertook a review Recognising the need to place the services on a more sustainable footing, of the operational parameters at both ports, reliability, onward connectivity, Merseytravel commissioned a partnership of Mott MacDonald and Stantec local socio-economics and cost to government. The highly detailed final report in 2015 to develop a ‘Long-Term Strategy’ for the ferries. The Strategy was was used by the then Minister for Transport & Islands to inform the decision focused on defining a role for the service in the modern world, whilst ensuring on the future mainland port (which was ultimately chosen to be Ardrossan). PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
MV Earl Thorfinn, Ferry Appraisals and Business North Ronaldsay, Orkney Case Development –
‘Lifeline’ Routes Spotlight Project
Shetland Inter-Island Transport Study (SIITS) Strategic (2016) ‣ The delivery of the service from the Council / operator point of view – i.e. vessels, harbour and Outline (2019) Business Cases: infrastructure, aircraft, airfields and crew deployment. The issues surrounding fixed links were also considered as these are an area of major public interest in the Shetland Islands. Shetland Islands Council ‣ The impact of the service from the public perspective – i.e. carryings, timetables / Shetland Islands Council directly operates ferry services to nine islands, whilst it also contracts connectivity, island socio-economics and public consultation. air services to Fair Isle, Foula, Papa Stour and, at the time of the study, Out Skerries. The baselining papers, which amounted to over 600 pages of research, were used as the basis The Council’s ferry network is highly efficient, with standardised infrastructure on the main of identifying the transport problems, issues, opportunities and constraints with the current routes and automated linkspans connecting with the vessels. However, a number of the assets inter-island transport network. used to deliver the service are approaching the end of their usable life, whilst available revenue Having completed the baselining exercise, we prepared the Initial Appraisal Report, which funding limits elements of the service which islanders consider valuable. adopted a logic mapping approach to identify how the resolution of the identified transport The Council, in partnership with ZetTrans and Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE) therefore problems would support the socio-economic development of the isles. The report succinctly commissioned Stantec and partners to develop a 30-year Strategic Business Case for the summarised the transport problems, issues, opportunities and constraints and used these as consideration of options for future inter-island transport provision. the basis for developing a set of network wide objectives focussed on capacity, connectivity, frequency, timetable variation and strategic transport connectivity. Our team then developed The initial stage in this project involved the development of a comprehensive suite of eleven a long-list of options for each island / route / mini-network and sifted out any options which baselining papers, focussing on two separate strands: would clearly not deliver the objectives or which would perform poorly against the criteria set in the Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG). of appraisal criteria. The outputs of the appraisal were brought together in a 30-year Network Plan, which established capital investment and other service There was then a concentrated period of option development and appraisal. enhancements required to the meet the needs of island residents. The outcomes of the options appraisal were then taken out to public consultation, through the form of a public exhibition, on all of the islands in the The study adopted a range of innovative data analysis and presentation archipelago served by inter-island air & ferry services. The feedback from the techniques, including the adoption of ‘loadings calendars’ (see below) and meetings was then used to refine the final appraisal report, which sets out a capacity utilisation ‘box and whisker’ diagrams. shortlist of options for each island / route / mini-network to be considered at the Outline Business Case stage. Direction Daily with 7‐Day Average Route 1 100% Weekly Average 1 Following on from the completion of the SBC, SIC further commissioned 50% Daily % Util DR1 00:00:00 Stantec and partners Mott MacDonald and ProVersa to develop Outline 0% DR1 0.5 Business Cases (OBCs) for the islands of Fair Isle and Whalsay, as well as From 01/01/2017 ‐50% To 06/01/2018 0 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ a more general OBC considering the case for additional revenue funding to ‐ Jul Jan Jun Oct Apr Feb Sep Dec Aug Nov Mar extend the operating day or operate on additional days. The OBCs – one May of which is still ongoing - involved further detailed technical development Avg: of options from the SBC; sailing-by-sailing carryings & utilisation analysis; Su M Tu W Th F Sa Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Weekly Average 1234567 0% 63% 51% 58% 62% 66% 75% 63% operational planning; supply-chain analysis; socio-economic research; and Jan 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 44% 64% 56% 0% 57% 57% 81% 60% 15161718192021 66% 51% 63% 57% 74% 75% 73% 65% community engagement in arriving at a preferred option in each business 22232425262728 47% 62% 64% 0% 42% 66% 74% 59% 2930311234 59% 47% 60% 72% 64% 66% 70% 63% case. Feb 567891011 59% 52% 44% 58% 59% 59% 58% 56% 12131415161718 14% 21% 53% 64% 65% 60% 65% 49% 19202122232425 35% 43% 60% 66% 63% 60% 66% 56% 2627281234 48% 41% 60% 44% 62% 62% 70% 55% Mar 567891011 39% 47% 59% 58% 57% 57% 69% 55% 12131415161718 37% 48% 50% 61% 58% 57% 62% 53% 19202122232425 18% 28% 44% 49% 42% 58% 45% 41% 2627282930311 42% 34% 53% 64% 50% 31% 4% 40% Apr 2345678 10% 13% 37% 37% 25% 19% 4% 21% 9 101112131415 2% 7% 26% 35% 22% 20% 29% 20% 16171819202122 16% 36% 49% 53% 58% 48% 43% 43% 23242526272829 42% 26% 12% 50% 45% 36% 36% 35% Outer Hebrides Options Appraisal (2017-19): 30123456 30% 21% 35% 45% 54% 51% 46% 40% May 7 8 9 10111213 36% 21% 37% 42% 49% 41% 37% 37% 14151617181920 27% 12% 28% 38% 37% 33% 4% 26% Transport Scotland 21222324252627 14% 14% 31% 17% 27% 15% 4% 18% 28293031 1 2 3 2% 12% 26% 27% 23% 26% 13% 18% Jun 45678910 21% 6% 38% 47% 30% 38% 6% 27% 11121314151617 0% 9% 24% 29% 34% 24% 9% 18% The Outer Hebrides is a group of islands located around 30-40 miles from 18192021222324 2% 19% 38% 38% 30% 40% 24% 27% 2526272829301 51% 14% 31% 32% 33% 15% 5% 26% the Scottish mainland. They are served by five ferry routes from the mainland Jul 2345678 21% 7% 21% 25% 15% 10% 7% 15% 9 101112131415 26% 6% 9% 24% 20% 13% 5% 15% and two internal services which link the islands within the chain. All of the 16171819202122 4% 8% 5% 5% 11% 9% 7% 7% 23242526272829 13% 9% 12% 24% 24% 8% 2% 13% services are funded by the Scottish Government and operated on their behalf 303112345 7% 7% 10% 9% 10% 6% 1% 7% Aug 6789101112 6% 5% 10% 20% 20% 8% 8% 11% by a contracted ferry company, CalMac Ferries Ltd. The Transport Scotland 13141516171819 17% 10% 6% 21% 12% 24% 19% 16% 20212223242526 34% 15% 14% 23% 45% 27% 11% 24% Vessel Replacement and Deployment Plan (VRDP) committed to undertaking 27282930311 2 38% 16% 42% 33% 40% 39% 21% 33% an appraisal of options for the future of this mini-network using the Scottish Sep 3456789 24% 12% 33% 34% 40% 33% 23% 29% 10111213141516 4% 8% 25% 37% 50% 39% 11% 25% Transport Appraisal Guidance. 17181920212223 7% 14% 32% 32% 28% 38% 33% 26% 24252627282930 7% 20% 36% 36% 46% 48% 33% 32% 1234567 25% 41% 12% 42% 52% 38% 21% 33% The initial stage of the study involved a comprehensive baselining of the Outer Oct 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 28% 29% 52% 41% 54% 48% 20% 39% 15161718192021 6% 13% 0% 13% 28% 40% 25% 21% Hebrides network in terms of: vessels; infrastructure; operational practices; 22232425262728 10% 32% 43% 38% 46% 46% 36% 36% 2930311234 11% 43% 53% 53% 53% 52% 47% 45% data analysis, including carryings, utilisation, reliability and punctuality; user Nov 567891011 10% 25% 54% 52% 57% 67% 64% 47% 12131415161718 0% 19% 55% 50% 67% 60% 65% 53% behaviour (established through resident and onboard surveys); and public 19202122232425 40% 42% 65% 58% 64% 60% 73% 57% and stakeholder views. This baselining material was used to develop a 26272829301 2 ‐1% 0% 54% 56% 52% 64% 66% 49% Dec 3456789 28% 46% 57% 46% 0% 0% 53% 46% comprehensive record of transport problems and opportunities at the network 10111213141516 45% 48% 60% 59% 57% 50% 65% 55% 17181920212223 47% 63% 60% 56% 48% 20% 27% 46% level and by route. These problems and opportunities were used as the 24252627282930 76% 0% 66% 43% 45% 51% 63% 57% 31123456 67% 0% 62% 58% 62% 66% 75% 65% basis of setting long-term objectives for the network. A set of options was then developed for the network as a whole and for each route within in it and then subjected to appraisal against both the objectives and a standard set https://www.vertex42.com/ExcelTemplates/calendar‐chart.html Calendar Chart Template © 2016 by Vertex42.com Orkney Inter-Island Transport Study (OIITS) Strategic (2016) and The baselining papers, which amounted to over 500 pages of research, were used as the basis Outline (2019-2020) Business Cases: of identifying the transport problems, issues, opportunities and constraints with the current inter-island transport network. Orkney Islands Council Having completed the baselining exercise, we prepared the Initial Appraisal Report, which adopted a logic mapping approach to identify how the resolution of the identified transport Orkney Islands Council, through its wholly owned company Orkney Ferries, operates ferry problems would support the socio-economic development of the isles. This report was used services to thirteen islands, whilst it also contracts with Loganair to operate air services to the as the basis for developing a set of network wide objectives focussed on capacity, connectivity, six Outer North Isles. frequency, timetable variation and strategic transport connectivity. Our team then developed a long-list of options for each island / route / mini-network and sifted out any options which The network is run highly efficiently but the assets used to deliver the service are in many would clearly not deliver the objectives. cases approaching the end of their usable life, whilst available revenue funding limits the frequency and length of operating day which can be offered, particularly in terms of the ferry Following completion of the Initial Appraisal Report, there was then a concentrated period service. of option development and appraisal. The outcomes of this appraisal were then taken out to public consultation, through the form of a public exhibition, on all of the islands in the The Council, the Highlands & Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS) and Highlands & archipelago served by Orkney Ferries & Loganair. The feedback from the meetings was then Islands Enterprise (HIE) therefore commissioned Stantec to develop a 30-year strategy for the used to refine the Detailed Appraisal report, which set out a shortlist of options for each island consideration of options for future inter-island transport provision. / route / mini-network to be considered at the Outline Business Case stage.
The initial stage in this project involved the development of a comprehensive suite of ten Following on from the completion of the SBC, the project partners further commissioned baselining papers, focussing on two separate strands: Stantec and partners Mott MacDonald and ProVersa to develop Outline Business Cases ‣ The delivery of the service from the Council / operator point of view – i.e. vessels, harbour (OBCs) for the Outer North Isles and Rousay, Egilsay & Wyre, as well as a more general OBC infrastructure, aircraft, airfields and crew deployment. considering the case for additional revenue funding to extend the operating day or operate on additional days. The OBCs – which are ongoing - involved further detailed technical ‣ The impact of the service from the public perspective – i.e. carryings, timetables / development of options from the SBC; sailing-by-sailing carryings & utilisation analysis; connectivity, island socio-economics and public consultation. operational planning; supply-chain analysis; socio-economic research; and community engagement in arriving at a preferred option in each business case. Northern Isles Ferry Services (NIFS) Appraisal (2016-2017): The above tasks were brought together in a series of detailed working papers, which were then collated and summarised in an Initial Appraisal Report (together with objectives and a long-list Transport Scotland of options by theme – i.e. vessels, ports & routes, timetables, capacity and integration). The options appraisal involved extensive demand, revenue & fares analysis; detailed timetable planning & modelling; consideration of the costs & benefits of each option (from a financial, The Northern Isles Ferry Services (NIFS) are a bundle of two routes which connect the Scottish social welfare and environmental perspective); confirmation of fit with European Maritime mainland with the Orkney and Shetland Islands. The service is subsidised by Transport Cabotage & State Aid legislation; and risk profiling / sensitivity testing. Scotland and operated under contract by Serco NorthLink Ferries. The contract for the NIFS services was due to expire in 2018 and Transport Scotland therefore commissioned Stantec, A separate fares consultation task involved engagement with stakeholders, businesses and the ProVersa and WSMD Associates to develop and appraise options for the specification of the local communities in the islands to consider options in relation to future fares policy. As well next contract – the study considered routes, vessels, timetables, onboard services and public as the absolute level of fares, detailed consideration was given to the means by which fares transport integration. are set, seasonal fares & price-based demand management; islander / visitor differentials; accommodation pricing; potential phasing; and capacity & wider market impacts. The fares The initial stage of the work was split into three discrete Work Packages: consultation; review consultation report set out a wide range of different perspectives on fares as well as an implied of service delivery; and review of service context. elasticity for a given fares reduction.
‣ The consultation phase involved operator and stakeholder depth interviews, interviewer The final appraisal was used to inform the specification of the next NIFS Invitation to Tender, administered on-ferry surveys and online household and business surveys. Very large which was issued in early 2019. samples were obtained across each of the survey strands. ‣ The review of service delivery considered the functioning of the NIFS services from the operator / Transport Scotland perspective (i.e. vessels; ports & harbours; operations; and finance & procurement). ‣ The review of service context considered the operation of the NIFS services from the public’ perspective (i.e. carryings / market analysis; services & connectivity; and the economic baseline of the islands and the future planning horizon). PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: Wemyss Bay Commercial Spotlight Project
Northern Isles Ferry Services Bid Support (2019): Serco
Stantec supported the incumbent operator Serco in their bid to retain the Northern Isles Ferry Services contract. Our involvement included a review of the previous contract in terms of carryings and financial performance; development of a forecasting model based on a highly disaggregated segmentation of demand; and application of the demand forecasts to produce a set of revenue forecasts. The outputs of our work were included in the successful Serco bid. This was the second time we had supported Serco in successfully bidding for the NIFS contract. Panama Canal Transit Study (2017): Clyde & Hebrides Ferry Services Bid Jurassic Coast Marine Links Project Panama Canal Authority Support (2015-16): (2015): Serco Jurassic Coast World Heritage Team
Stantec input into this study led by The Maritime Group Stantec provided a wide range of advice to Serco in their bid We were commissioned by the Jurassic Coast World Heritage International Ltd (TMG) assessing the transit efficiency of for the Clyde & Hebrides Ferry Services Contract, the network Team to review the business case for operating leisure ferry vessels using the new Neo-Panamax locks at Agua Clara and of 28 subsidised routes on the west coast of Scotland. services between Poole & Swanage and West Bay & Exmouth. Cocoli. The study was focused on analysing the safety and Following their success on the tender for the Northern Isles The case for the ferry services was built upon supporting efficiency of tug assisted operations through the locks (transit Ferry Services contract in 2012, Serco bid for the much the local tourism economy and relieving pressure on the through the existing locks is assisted by locomotives rather larger Clyde & Hebrides Ferry Services (CHFS) contract, a congested road networks in this popular area. We reviewed than tugs, so this is a change in practice). Our team specified nationally important eight-year contract worth in excess of the case for investment, demand & revenue forecasts, marine and overseen the production of a paper analysing transit of £1 billion. Our first role was to develop an extensive 950 page civil engineering proposals and compliance with regulation, in vessels through the two lock systems and the Gatun Lakes ‘factbook’, which was supplemented by a lengthy network particular issues around State Aid. On the basis of our advice, – this considered transit times across the day / week / year; overview report which considered the history of the network, the decision was taken not to proceed with the project. variances by vessel size; variances by number of tugs used macro trends, findings of previous studies and the complex etc. We also developed a benchmarking paper considering procurement requirements. transits through lock systems at other gated ports. We then developed demand & revenue forecasts and supported Serco in formulating their response to the timetabling and demand management elements of the tender. The comprehensive bid was submitted in early 2016. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: MV Bute, Wemyss Bay Policy Development and Evaluation Spotlight Project
Clyde & Hebridean Ferry Services (CHFS) Road Equivalent Tariff (RET) Evaluation (2019): Transport Scotland Stantec undertook this comprehensive evaluation of the impact of the RET ferry fares policy across the CHFS network. RET involves setting ferry fares on the basis of travelling an equivalent distance by road plus a fixed fare aimed at cost recovery. On most routes in the Clyde & Hebrides, this led to a significant reduction in passenger, car, small van and motorhome fares.
The study involved the development and implementation of a programme of on-ferry, household and business surveys to capture how travel patterns and behaviours have changed as a result of RET. The survey analysis was combined with a detailed review of operator data, to quantify the demand-side impacts of the policy. Through a combination of business interviews, primary data and case study analysis, we also attempted to determine the supply-side impacts of the policy on the islands and communities served (e.g. impacts on the business base, infrastructure, supply-chain changes etc). Finally, drawing the material together, the study assessed how the RET policy has performed against its original objectives and contributed to Scottish Government transport and wider economic policy. Evaluation of the Impact of Road Equivalent Tariff Review of Ferry Freight Fares on Publicly Funded (RET) on Arran (2015): Ferry Services in Scotland (2014): Transport Scotland Transport Scotland
The RET formula explained previously was rolled out to the island of Arran in Stantec, in partnership with ProVersa, led this study intended to develop a the Firth of Clyde in October 2014. This study was focussed on exploring the new overarching ferry freight fares policy for Transport Scotland contracted impact of the new fares system on the ferry routes to Arran and to the island services. The current approach to freight fares setting has emerged itself. The fares reduction in the context of this island was considerable, organically over several decades and has thus led to a degree of inconsistency particularly for visitors who did not previously have access to discounted of approach and inequality between islands. mulit-journey books. The initial task involved a detailed review of current freight fares policies This important two-year evaluation project involved developing an extensive on Transport Scotland and local authority funded services, covering both socio-economic baseline of the Arran economy and supplementing it: commercial and non-commercial vehicles, supplemented by a review of best practice in the private sector and internationally. ‣ with a series of on-ferry, household and business interviews in 2015 and 2016; Based on the evidence collected, we then undertook an extensive option development exercise which considered and costed the different approaches ‣ operator consultation; to fares setting which could be implemented. This was supplemented by a ‣ and secondary data research. review of wider issues around volume & commodity discounts and surcharges.
The study considered in detail the benefits of RET, but also the challenges We consulted on the options developed with ferry operators and a range of brought about including peak vehicle deck capacity issues on the ferry; other stakeholders including the main island hauliers. The final report was previous foot passengers switching to taking the car due to the comparatively used by Transport Scotland to consider future freight fares policy for tendered larger reduction in fares; pressure on island infrastructure and economic ferry services in Scotland. leakage to the Scottish mainland.
The emerging evaluation report was used by Transport Scotland to inform the final stage of the RET roll-out to the remainder of the Clyde & Hebrides network in October 2015. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: Lochboisdale Harbour, South Uist Marine Infrastructure Spotlight Project Mallaig & Armadale Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG) (2018-19): Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) Stantec was commissioned in partnership with Mott MacDonald to assess future options for the development of the ferry infrastructure at Mallaig and Armadale in north-west Scotland. The purpose of the study was twofold: (i) to replace life-expired infrastructure at Armadale; (ii) to consider options for increasing the range of vessels which could access both ports, but particularly Mallaig. Stantec managed the appraisal elements of the study, developing the baselining analysis and community consultation. Our team then fed into the option development and appraisal process before supporting the development of the final appraisal report.
Craignure Harbour Scottish Transport Appraisal Lochboisdale Harbour Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance Study and Interim Options Outline Guidance (STAG) (2016): Business Case (2018-2020): Stòras Uibhist Argyll & Bute Council Stantec was commissioned in partnership with Mott MacDonald to assess Stantec was commissioned in partnership with Mott MacDonald to assess future options for the development of the ferry infrastructure at Craignure in future options for the development of the ferry infrastructure at Lochboisdale the Isle of Mull. The current ferry terminal dates from 1964 and is increasingly on the island of South Uist. The current ferry terminal is operationally in need of replacement. Moreover, the length of the pier limits the envelope constrained, whilst the existing infrastructure is approaching life expiry. This of vessels which can use it, whilst it is not possible for the main vessel, the provided an opportunity to consider options for relocating the ferry terminal to MV Isle of Mull, to regularly and reliably overnight there, denying the island a the island Gasaigh, which is still within the wider harbour area but which offers much sought after commuter service. There are also several landside issues deeper water, more manoeuvring area and segregation from other harbour associated with pedestrian management, marshalling, road safety and bus users. Stantec managed the appraisal elements of the study, developing the operations. Stantec managed the appraisal elements of the study, developing baselining analysis and community consultation. We then fed into the option the baselining analysis and community consultation. We then fed into the development and appraisal process before supporting the development of the option development and appraisal process before supporting the development final appraisal report. The study concluded by recommending three options at of the final appraisal report. Gasaigh and one at the existing harbour for further consideration.
The combined Stantec and Mott MacDonald team was thereafter commissioned to develop an Outline Business Case (OBC) for interim works to the pier. If delivered, these measures would increase the range of vessels which could be accommodated at Craignure and also facilitate overnight berthing, providing a short-term solution ahead of a longer-term replacement of the pier. This study is ongoing. GET IN CONTACT
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