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Multimillion-pound expansion plans revealed for marine science park

The European Marine Science Park, Dunstaffnage, near Oban,
The European Marine Science Park, Dunstaffnage, near Oban,

A multi-million pound science park that has boosted the Argyll economy is being readied for expansion.

Plans have been revealed to build a new research and development lab at the European Marine Science Park at Dunstaffange, Oban.

Highlands and Islands Enterprise opened the £7.5 million centre next to the Scottish Association for Marine Science (Sams) in 2014 to benefit the local economy.

Since then, several firms from marine science-related industries have moved in and the park continues to grow.

A spokeswoman for HIE said: “The European Marine Science Park is recognised internationally as a prime location for marine science and related industries and there is increasing commercial sector interest in the park.

“We have submitted a planning application to Argyll and Bute Council which includes road improvements, infrastructure upgrades and a new flexible office and a laboratory building.

“The road improvements and infrastructure upgrades are essential requirements of any future development at the park.

“The proposed road improvements will enable the upgrade of Kirk Road, from the junction to Marine Court along to the park.

“The timetable for a new build will be determined by funding and requirements.”

HIE said there was “ongoing interest and growing activity at the park”.

Biotech business CuanTec is working on a project to develop plastic-free food packaging material from food waste and is expecting to create 13 new jobs.

Also based at the park, Oceanium is investigating the potential of seaweed to provide a long-term response to the demand for marine-safe packaging as well as plant-based food sources.