Bids for the long-awaited Fair Isle ferry replacement have been submitted. The SIC’s development director Neil Grant confirmed the bids had been received last week and were now being evaluated. The project will see the ageing Good Shepherd IV replaced with a new mono-hulled workboat with capacity for 12 passengers. Addressing Monday’s environment and transport committee, Mr Grant was unable to discuss the submissions in more detail due to the procurement process. A report to the committee showed the council was on track to spend the £4.6m budget allocated to the project this year.

Source: The Times November 28, 2023 11:27 UTC