The Port of Inverness has successfully completed a significant upgrade to its main entrance, enhancing our ability to handle the next generation of large-scale project cargo.
The entrance has been widened to accommodate abnormal loads of up to 100 metres in length, ensuring the port can continue to support major infrastructure and renewable energy projects across the Highlands and beyond.
The works were delivered by Strath Civils Ltd, and we are grateful for the financial support provided by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), whose investment recognised the strategic importance of this project for both the port and the wider Highland economy.
Commenting on the project, Port CEO Sinclair Browne said: “These works will now allow us to manoeuvre the largest wind turbine blades, as well as other oversized project cargo. When we first became involved in the renewables sector, turbine blades were around 35 metres in length. Today, they can be up to 90 metres long, making this investment essential to meet the evolving needs of our stakeholders.
“I am hugely grateful to Highlands and Islands Enterprise for their financial support in recognising the strategic importance of these works, not only for our business but for the wider Highland region.”
This investment strengthens the Port of Inverness’s role in supporting Scotland’s growing renewable energy sector while ensuring we are equipped to meet the future demands of our customers and partners.