AQW 9008/16-21 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure

To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail what internal review has begun into the purchase of the MV Strangford 2 ferry, given that cars are unable to disembark from the vessel at high tide.

Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 9 December 2016

  • Answered
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Tabled
9 December 2016
Answer due by
29 December 2016
Answered
19 December 201610 days after tabling
Department
Department for Infrastructure
Priority question
No

Answer

The problem with the vehicle ramp on the ferry was discovered as part of the normal due diligence and commissioning checks carried out ahead of new facilities coming into service. This matter is now in the process of being resolved. No investigation is proposed but as with all capital projects a post-project evaluation will be carried out in due course.

Official sources