It is understood the hold up is because of complexities around how the £40m estimated cost will be divided between the Scottish Government quango Transport Scotland, the harbour owner Peel Ports and North Ayrshire Council. Neither Transport Scotland or Peel Ports were able to say how much the project would cost them. A further £250,000 funding contribution was made available to Peel Ports for the completion of a procurement stage. Transport Scotland confirmed that the works have added £6m to the estimated £38m cost of the project. "That is a £2m commitment by Peel Ports even before we can proceed with construction.

Source: The Herald September 04, 2022 10:36 UTC