Douglas Tott and the Ferries Review

Mr Tott has asked that the Ileach publish the complete correspondence between himself and the Ferries Review (below).


From: Douglas Tott
To: Editor @ Ileach
Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 3:58 PM
Subject: Fw: Ferries review - Islay - Kennacraig

Dear Sir,
I enclose copies of emails I submitted to the ferries review which was open to Public Consultation between June 2009 and August 2009. If my views are implemented then it should be possible for the 4.30am Monday morning sailing from Port Askaig to Oban to call in to Colonsay to pick up traffic and passengers including Secondary School children attending Oban High School. The Friday evening sailing departing Oban at 6pm could also call in at Colonsay on route to Port Askaig. This would allow these pupils to get home for the weekend, something they are unable to do during the period of the Winter Timetable.
Yours faithfully,
Douglas W. Tott
Stoneyburn
Bruichladdich
Isle of Islay
PA49 7UN
Contact phone no 01496 850199

From: Douglas Tott [mailto:dwt.-@tiscali.co.uk]
Sent: 07 July 2009 12:22
To: Grieve C (Colin)
Subject: Ferries review - Islay - Kennacraig

Dear Sir,
I wish to submit the following suggestion to the ferries review committee.
Islay is due to receive a new ferry in 2011 on the Kennacraig to Islay run. However it will not be able to berth at Port Ellen unless a totally new pier and office are built at the cost of £38million (2009 prices).
Alternatively I suggest that the new ferry runs only between Port Askaig and Oban, while the second ferry (Hebridean Isles) runs between Kennacraig and Port Ellen. Both ferries to operate on core timetable to meet with connecting buses.
The cost of travel to Oban on the new ferry to be the same as the exsisting fares on the Hebridean Isles as CMAL are saving £38million due to no pier alterations at Port Ellen.
I look forward to your reply with interest.
Yours faithfully,
Douglas W. Tott
Stoneyburn
Bruichladdich
Isle of Islay
PA49 7UN
Contact Phone No 01496 850199 (Answerphone)



----- Original Message -----
From: Douglas Tott
To: Bob.Watson@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 6:09 PM
Subject: Re: Ferries review - Islay - Kennacraig


Dear Mr Tott

Thanks again for contacting the Ferries Review.
I passed your email to the consultants involved in the review for consideration.
Guy Platten of Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), who will deliver work on vessels, ports and harbours and accessibility for the Review, has asked me clarify that the cost you quote relates to both Kennacraig and Port Ellen. The Port Ellen figure is approximately £16 million.
Thank you for taking the time to contact us and for letting us have your views.

Yours sincerely


Bob Watson
Ferries Division
Scottish Government
0131 244 1627

Dear Bob,
Thank you for your reply. The £38 million relates to work at both Kennacraig and Port Ellen. However if the new ferry in 2011 only sails between Port Askaig and Oban then CMAL will not require to do any work on the Port Ellen and Kennacraig piers saving £38 million.
Kind regards,
Douglas