Stalemate fears over Ardrossan harbour buyout plan

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News Source : BBC News

News Summary

  • Ministers announced earlier this year they hoped to buy the harbour from its owner Peel Ports
  • The Save Ardrossan Harbour campaign says it has now been told the talks have stalled
  • Two new CalMac ferries ordered for the Arran route are too big to fit the existing facilities
  • It has been estimated the redevelopment could now cost £80m
Craig Williams and Calum WatsonThe development of Ardrossan Harbour has been stalled for years in a standoff between the government and its private ownerCampaigners fear a plan to bring Ardrossa [+5765 chars]

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