McMillan Discusses Gourock - Dunoon Ferry Route with Transport Minister

SNP MSP Stuart McMillan has recently had discussions with the Transport Minister, Keith Brown MSP, in relation to the future of the Gourock to Dunoon ferry service.

Mr McMillan has taken an active interest in the future of the service during his time as a MSP and has made representation to the Scottish Government on previous occasions. Also raised during the discussions with the Transport Minister was the on-going issues relating to road safety on the A78 Trunk Road - Inverkip Junction.

Speaking after the discussion Mr. McMillan said:

"The Gourock and Dunoon communities received good news back in 2009 when the European Commission announced that the ferry service could continue. Added to this, the news that the service can continue and will be unrestricted, rather than the current one per hour service, was welcomed.

"There are still challenges regarding the route, however and I wanted to raise the issue with the new Transport Minister, as I had done with the previous Minister. I know only full well how important the Gourock - Dunoon route is to both communities.

"I also had the opportunity to provide the Minister with more information from my constituents relating to road safety on the A78 Trunk Road. During the discussions I raised my constituents concerns in-relation to the new line markings at the Inverkip Junction and their views that either a roundabout or traffic lights should be introduced at the junction. In addition, I highlighted the importance that improvements be undertaken at the Bankfoot roundabout. This has been repeatedly raised with Transport Scotland by various groups including the local Community Council for some time now.

"The Minister indicated he is happy to examine these issues again."