This project aims to prevent Tobermory Pier, a Grade 2 listed structure, from falling into a state of dereliction and preserving its vital role to the fishermen, residents and visitors of the town.
Estimated Price
750000
1 What do you want to do?
Tobermory Fisherman's Pier Association intends to renovate and improve Thomas Telford's hisoric pier for the use of fishermen and other commercial users. We would like to preserve the pier as a place that can be used and enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. We want to open the pier to other commercial users and provide a solution to the risk of flooding caused by increasingly higher tides. A structural engineers report has been commissioned and has provided a plan for remedial works.
2 Why is the project needed?
While the pier is a vital economic resource for the fishermen of North Mull, it is also an essential and integral part of Tobermory's built heritage. Without the pier the fishermen would need to look for alternative space to store and repair gear. They would have to use moorings or pontoons and they would have to use alternative means to land their catch. All of these alternatives are costly, inconvenient and not as safe as the platform provided by the pier.
We have the support of the community and are backed by Mull Community Council, Tobermory Harbour Association and Mull and Iona Community Trust.
3 What positive changes will your project bring about?
The proposed improvements to the pier will provide a fit for purpose structure that will enable the fishing community, and other commercial users, to have confidence in the long-term viability of their businesses and provide the oppurtunity to support new entrants to the sector. Securing the long-term future of the pier will enable it to remain at the heart of the community for centuries to come, bringing economic benefit to the town as a platform for the fishermen and also as part of what draws visitors to Tobermory. It will continue to be a much loved hub for community celebrations and a valued civic space for locals and visitors to enjoy.
4 How long will your project run for?
The project will start in March 2026 and run for seven months.
Please refer to the attached PDF file for our more comprehensive proposal.
