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Ferry Services Development Through The Oban Hub

Ferry Services Development Through The Oban Hub. Structure of Presentation. Existing transport services Transport interventions Approach to appraisal Appraisal findings. Existing Transport Services. Geography. Existing Ferry Services (1). Craignure -distinct from other routes:

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Ferry Services Development Through The Oban Hub

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  1. Ferry Services Development Through The Oban Hub

  2. Structure of Presentation • Existing transport services • Transport interventions • Approach to appraisal • Appraisal findings

  3. Existing Transport Services

  4. Geography

  5. Existing Ferry Services (1) • Craignure-distinct from other routes: * Frequency * Crossing time * Length of sailing day • Oban-Islay * Very infrequent * Seasonal * Long crossing time

  6. Existing Ferry Services (2) • Colonsay * Less than daily * Crossing time over 2 hours * Irregular timetable * Most arrivals in Oban are pm • Coll & Tiree * Less than daily in winter * Crossing times over 2½ hours * Service calls at both islands * Early morning departures ex Oban

  7. Existing Ferry Services (3) • Barra & South Uist * Barra less than daily in winter * South Uist less than daily all year round * Crossing times around or over 5 hours * Some sailings direct, some via the other island * Alternative routing via Lochmaddy

  8. Argyll Islands Air Services • Serve Coll, Tiree and Colonsay from Oban • Limited frequency-aims to complement ferry provision • Key strength is offering day return opportunities • Tiree and other islands also served from Glasgow

  9. Transport Interventions

  10. The Transport Interventions

  11. Approach to Appraisal

  12. STAG Pre-Appraisal + • Greater detail on economic effects-notably generalised travel costs, although not a full TEE • High level analysis of revenues and costs (operating and capital) • Operational feasibility • Timetabling-frequency and arrival/departure times

  13. Appraisal Findings

  14. Intervention A1: Coll & Tiree Services New port facility on north/west Mull. Coll and Tiree ferry traffic routed via Mull rather than direct to/from Oban. Upgraded road connection between new Mull facility and Craignure

  15. Along with A2 would place pressure on Oban-Craignure capacity Basing vessel in Tiree operationally necessary but adds to capital cost Public acceptability likely to be low Potential economic benefits:* Tourism-through frequency and link to Mull * Business services between Coll, Tiree and Mull * Fewer overnight stays for business trips * (Possible) reductions in freight charges Intervention A1: Coll & Tiree Services: Issues New port facility on north/west Mull. Coll and Tiree ferry traffic routed via Mull rather than direct to/from Oban. Upgraded road connection between new Mull facility and Craignure

  16. Intervention A2: Barra & South Uist Services New port facility on north/west Mull. Castlebay and Lochboisdaleferry traffic routed via Mull rather than direct to/from Oban. Upgraded road connection between new Mull facility and Craignure

  17. Along with A1 would place pressure on Oban-Craignure capacity Public acceptability likely to be low Potential economic benefits:* Tourism-through increased frequency * Fewer overnight stays for business trips * (Possible) reductions in freight charges Intervention A2: Barra & South Uist Services: Issues New port facility on north/west Mull. Castlebay and Lochboisdaleferry traffic routed via Mull rather than direct to/from Oban. Upgraded road connection between new Mull facility and Craignure

  18. Intervention B: Why No Appraisal Was Undertaken • “Showstopper” environmental designations • Low levels of public acceptability • Likely capital cost • Nevertheless there are potential benefits-ferry service operation and public service delivery Fixed link between Coll and Tiree. Oban-Tiree ferry service ceases

  19. Intervention C Mallaig-Lochboisdale service introduced. Oban-Lochboisdale service ceases. Castlebay continues to be served from Oban

  20. Would free up additional vessel time to serve Barra-could provide a daily service Oban-Barra sailing Improved timings and costs for freight traffic-but links have developed via Lochmaddy Bridge heights on A830 mean that high vehicles would not use the service Over 60% of residents’ trips do not include an overnight stay in Oban Over 40% of South Uist visitors spend at least one night in Oban Potential economic benefits:* Tourism-through increased frequency * Fewer overnight stays for business trips * (Possible) reductions in freight charges Intervention C: Issues Mallaig-Lochboisdale service introduced. Oban-Lochboisdale service ceases. Castlebay continues to be served from Oban

  21. Intervention D Mallaig-Lochboisdale/Castlebay ferry services introduced. Oban-Lochboisdale/Castlebay ferry services cease

  22. An additional vessel may be required Bridge heights on A830 mean that high vehicles would not use the service 45% of Barra residents’ trips include an overnight stay in Oban 40% of Barra visitors spend at least one night in Oban Mallaig has fewer services and less visitor accommodation than Oban Some resistance in terms of public acceptability, although would be welcomed by some freight operators Potential economic benefits:* Tourism-through increased frequency * Fewer overnight stays for business trips * (Possible) reductions in freight charges Intervention D: Issues Mallaig-Lochboisdale/Castlebay ferry services introduced. Oban-Lochboisdale/Castlebay ferry services cease

  23. Intervention E Enhanced Oban-Craignure service, with commuter-oriented timetable and longer sailing day

  24. Many impacts derive from the Reference Case Uplift in vehicle demand would make single vessel operation unworkable Fast passenger craft not appropriate Investment may be needed to allow overnight berthing at Craignure Could provide more sailings to Colonsay-but may be an issue in summer Potential economic benefits:* Off-island commuting * Growth in tourism * Expanded markets for island businesses * Greater flexibility for freight operators Intervention E: Issues Enhanced Oban-Craignure service, with commuter-oriented timetable and longer sailing day

  25. Intervention F Extension of Oban-Colonsay air service to Islay

  26. Intervention F: Issues • Fare levels a key factor • PSO requirement? • Some Oban-Islay flights could be direct • Daylight only operations reduce time at destination in winter Extension of Oban-Colonsay air service to Islay

  27. Intervention G Introduction of Oban-Barra air service

  28. Intervention G: Issues • Tidal restrictions at Barra Airport • Inter-authority PSO • Fare levels a key factor • Long flight time in a small aircraft • Limited potential demand for trips to Oban and business travel? Introduction of Oban-Barra air service

  29. Intervention H Reduction in air fares on Oban-Coll/Tiree and Oban-Colonsay

  30. Intervention H: Issues • Lack of detailed knowledge of market and constraints on demand-although consultations suggest fare levels are an issue • 30% fare reduction could stimulate 21% increase in demand Reduction in air fares on Oban-Coll/Tiree and Oban-Colonsay

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