Key aspects of the pontoon and moorings project
This page outlines the scope of the project and what it will deliver.
The Key Aspects of the project are:
Installation of a pontoon and bridge system to the pontoon in loch Long;
Installation of 8 moorings in Totaig Bay;
Purchase of a workboat to enable maintenance of the moorings & pontoons.
We are following a Phased approach to the project.
Phase 1: Totaig Moorings
Phase 2: Pontoon in Loch Long
Further phases under consideration are: purchase of a workboat to maintain the moorings and pontoon, additional moorings in the area should demand require them, and the provision of toilet, shower and laundry facilities in the village, in association with Dornie & District Community Trust.
Please see below for further details, and should you have any questions at all about any aspect of the project, please contact us via the Get Involved / Contact page.
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 = 72m and width 3m approximately (std pontoon 54m + rowing pontoon 18m). Height from surface of sea = Standard pontoon 500mm / rowing pontoon 150mm.
Accessibility: The pontoon is designed to be accessible to people with restricted mobility at most states of tide.
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.
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.
Moorings
Current scope / intention:
Totaig Bay: 8 moorings
All moorings will be pay to use by either permanent or visitors. Moorings will be split approx 50/50 between permanent and visitor.
Cost to use a mooring are to be confirmed and will be comparable to costs of Kyle & Plockton.
Each mooring will be inspected as per requirements of our insurance company.
Workboat
As part of future phases of the project, we are looking to raise funds for a workboat (example pictured).
The workboat is required to enable us to maintain the pontoon and moorings ourselves without using contractors, thus keeping costs to a minimum.
Example boat only
Dornie Moorings Association (SCIO)
Scottish charity registration SC054169
14 Francis St, Dornie. IV40 8DT
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