Council bosses are unsure how to tackle cracks appearing at Kirkcudbright Harbour.
And they don’t know where money will come from for any repairs.
A report for next week’s meeting of the council’s harbours sub committee reveals work that was completed in the current year and projects that will need to be carried over.
A new engine for Kirkcudbright Harbour’s workboat will be installed shortly, as will bollards at the marina.
However, there are issues with cracking in the downstream face of the harbour wall.
A report by infrastructure manager, James McLeod, said: “A long-term solution to this is unknown at this stage.
“Furthermore, a funding source would need to be determined for any significant repair/rebuild works.”
The report also notes that work to repair a damaged mooring ring wasn’t completed, but engineering design are working on plans to anchor it “further back into the quayside”.
Members will also be asked to back the repairs to the quay surface and the installation of mooring rings and winching anchors.
And it is also proposed to install a non-slip surface on the pontoons at the town’s marina.
Meanwhile, electricity charges at Kirkcudbright Harbour are set to more than double.
Electricity at Kirkcudbright Harbour costs 17p per kilowatt hour. Mr McLeod wants it increased to 39p per kilowatt hour as standing charges at the site are considerably higher than other harbours.
It currently costs the council 13p per kilo watt hour for the electricity, as well as a £1,100 per month standing charge and £225 a month for metering. Maintenance last year also resulted in another £1,000 being spent.
