New marinas in the Uk

[Snowgoose-1]

It's a dream business model for for some firms. No advertising budget required with customers on a waiting list for what you offer. I'm budgeting for a 15 per cent increase next year. Like others, will probably just pay up.

 

[citygent111]

I think a good measure is Holyhead - it had an established marina, subsequently destroyed in a storm in 2018.

There have been lots of "New marina/hotel development for Holyhead" stories over the last 5 years but speaking to locals - they don't believe it will ever happen, yet there is a perfect site with basic infrastructure already in place.

 

[Wansworth]

I think a good measure is Holyhead - it had an established marina, subsequently destroyed in a storm in 2018.

There have been lots of "New marina/hotel development for Holyhead" stories over the last 5 years but speaking to locals - they don't believe it will ever happen, yet there is a perfect site with basic infrastructure already in place.

Maybe it needs an outer harbour arm for protection which would be costly……don’t know the area

 

[citygent111]

Maybe it needs an outer harbour arm for protection which would be costly……don’t know the area

Possibly - I believe it was a "once in a lifetime" storm, but seeing the photos online of the aftermath, I think any additional protection would be welcomed! The cost, however.......!

 

[TSB240]

I think a good measure is Holyhead - it had an established marina, subsequently destroyed in a storm in 2018.

There have been lots of "New marina/hotel development for Holyhead" stories over the last 5 years but speaking to locals - they don't believe it will ever happen, yet there is a perfect site with basic infrastructure already in place.

This year's budget was full of promise for development of Holyhead as a tax free port.
Locals have known for years that the basic infrastructure that has been in place since Napolionic wars has been seriously undermined by prevailing south westerly winds. A significant fund of £25m was mentioned to prop this up.

No new marina development will be started without a commitment to spending not just these millions on reinforcing the long breakwater but also learning the lessons of protecting flimsy floating pontoons from increasingly frequent winter northerly storms with a solid stone northern breakwater.

Politicians hot air might be converted into actions but as a local I doubt I will see the benefits of a new marina at Holyhead in my lifetime.

I reckon it is a better bet that a new marina at Port Penrhyn Bangor could be on the cards sooner. In my view a far better location with basic infrastructure in place and served by a growing bunch of keen young marine subcontractors mostly ex Dickies apprentices!