Highland Council advances procurement for new electric Corran Ferry
The Highland Council says procurement has reached another milestone for a new electric vessel to replace the existing Corran Ferry. The project is backed by funding from the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal, including Scottish Government support.
The Highland Council has announced that it has reached another major milestone in the procurement process for a brand-new electric vessel to replace its existing Corran Ferry.
The vessel is funded through a £58 million investment from the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal. That package includes £28 million from the Scottish Government for the new electric vessel.
The announcement indicates progress on replacing the current ferry, but does not provide further procurement details in the supplied source.