The Malin Group has signalled its ongoing commitment to the delivery of the planned Scottish Marine Technology Park (SMTP), with the appointment of regeneration specialist, Elaine Troup, as Programme Manager.

Located at Old Kilpatrick on the banks of the Clyde, the aim is for the SMTP to become a centre of excellence for marine technology, engineering and complex marine manufacturing. It is expected to include several large, advanced, manufacturing facilities, a deep-water jetty with a 1,100-tonne ship hoist, which would be the largest of its kind in Europe, as well as facilities for smaller scale suppliers and contractors.

Elaine brings with her over 20 years of specialist experience, having successfully developed numerous, large-scale regeneration projects across both the public and private sectors. Prior to joining the SMTP project, Elaine was responsible for economic development and the regeneration of strategic sites in West Dunbartonshire, as well as being instrumental in the development of major sites including a former steel works in North Ayrshire and in the strategic development for Paisley’s revitalisation; this latter project included the refurbishment of significant heritage assets within the town centre.

Commenting on Elaine’s appointment, John MacSween, Malin Group Managing Director noted:

“The SMTP is an ambitious vision, which will help not only re-develop land that has long lay vacant and derelict, but also create new job opportunities and economic growth for the local community and wider marine sector. To date the project team have commenced bioremediation, with planning permission in principle and detailed planning consent for Phase 1 complete. I am confident that the appointment of Elaine, with her unrivalled expertise and understanding in the delivery of complex development projects, will take us to the next stage of development – and beyond across the coming years, creating an employment and community hub we can all be proud of.”