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Caught the backend of an item on the local bbc tv news tonight concerning a proposed extension to Ipswich marina (s). Anyone have the details?
How Ipswich Waterfront is set to change with the end of Neptune MarinaCaught the backend of an item on the local bbc tv news tonight concerning a proposed extension to Ipswich marina (s). Anyone have the details?
Thanks for the link, all is now explained. The biggest gripe I have with Ipswich dock is the removal of the floating pontoon inside the lock out of season. Had an eventful ‘moment’ hanging from the chains last November. Will make sure the pontoon is in place before entering next time.
I don't recall them removing the pontoon out of season, but i've only been here for one Winter and might not have noticed. They usually only remove it if a ship is coming in or going out. Maybe out for a while in the Winter for maintenance ?Thanks for the link, all is now explained. The biggest gripe I have with Ipswich dock is the removal of the floating pontoon inside the lock out of season. Had an eventful ‘moment’ hanging from the chains last November. Will make sure the pontoon is in place before entering next time.
That is my experience too.I don't recall them removing the pontoon out of season, but i've only been here for one Winter and might not have noticed. They usually only remove it if a ship is coming in or going out. Maybe out for a while in the Winter for maintenance ?
+1It looks logical to me, which is not to say that I necessarily like it. If anything, I think it would improve the experience for non-sailing visitors to the dock, as they would be able to walk along the quayside with an uninterrupted view of the water. Some visitors to the marina will be a bit near the town, so Saturday evening might be lively, but with a bit of luck the visitors' berths will mostly be nearer the land end. The pontoons won't be any longer than many others, such as Titchmarsh, so crossed legs won't be needed.
It looks logical to me, which is not to say that I necessarily like it. If anything, I think it would improve the experience for non-sailing visitors to the dock, as they would be able to walk along the quayside with an uninterrupted view of the water. Some visitors to the marina will be a bit near the town, so Saturday evening might be lively, but with a bit of luck the visitors' berths will mostly be nearer the land end. The pontoons won't be any longer than many others, such as Titchmarsh, so crossed legs won't be needed.
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I heard some criticism that there was only one option presented but that is probably because there is only one option in reality to make best use of space. It looks okay to me and as you say, it should mean that fences can disappear on the other side and open up the waterfront without causing any security issues for boat owners.
I can imagine that current berth holders in Neptune won’t be too pleased because they will have chosen to be there instead of Haven, which is understandable.
From the ABP FAQSpeaking to crew on the Thames Barges, they won't have room to turn them