Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Inverclyde

In December 2014 we were appointed Main Contractor for the refurbishment of the Grade A listed ‘Wemyss Bay Pier’ and associated buildings.

In line with the Client’s request we assembled our team who drove the project planning processes forward to meet the early mobilisation date, starting on site early January 2015.

Our proposed methods of work have been endorsed by Historic Scotland to restore this important facility.

Having withstood years of underinvestment and weather damage our remit was to replicate and recreate the history of the Grade A Listed Pier Buildings by replicating the carpentry and joinery work of the terminal and buildings which include the walkway, historic ticket office and public waiting rooms.

Structural work to the steel frame and replacement of corroded and defective steelwork was necessary in the restoration. Overhaul of roofs replacing the glazed features and repair/replace slate coverings and flat roof coverings together with replacement of cast iron rainwater systems.

Many timber features, internally and externally, had rotted and were generally in a poor state of repair. These features, inclusive of timber framed windows, were reinstated on a like-for-like basis by our in-house joinery team.