Schull's North Harbour Pontoon Nears Completion at West Cork Boating Centre

23rd July 2018

Pile driving has been completed in Schull for the new North Harbour pontoon Credit: Bob Bateman

Piledriving for Schull Harbour's new North Harbour pontoon is finished and the new pontoons are to be floated into position this week writes Bob Bateman.

A crane is now on site to lift the walkway into position.

As Afloat.ie reported previously, the long-awaited pontoon at the popular boating harbour in Schull, West Cork got finally underway earlier this month.

According to Schull Harbour Sailing Club, the contract for the pontoon was expected to take six weeks to complete, but due to favourable weather the contractor, L&M Keating expects to have it completed for Calves Week in early August.

The harbour got a further boost this week when it was announced Schull was among 18 Cork coastal communities to benefit from funding for its regatta.

Schull harbour north pontoon1 The safe and surprisingly sheltered north harbour, is open only to gales from the south, is home to many waterborne activities Photo: Bob BatemanThe Ocean Explorer work vessel was involved in the installation of the new Schull Harbour pontoon this month Photo: Bob Bateman Schull harbour north pontoon1

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