harstonwood
Member
Looks like the council finally going to do some proper dredging, and freeze marina fees
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-15548276
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-15548276
Pwllheli Marina.........fees and dredging!
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Kawasaki
Well-known member
Love it
A few years back when there were proposals to extend the Marina the dozy Welsh language activists were harping on about how detrimental it would be for the area, for some dopey reasons
Now there are even less peeps there strange how they are missed and there are no protests to raise the fees and let the place silt up, to make it even 'better'
Fair play to the now Members of Gwynedd County Council for seemingly wanting to get there act together
They should take a leaf out of Anglesey Borough Councils marine dept
Who are improving things Marine as I type, with further plans being discussed for the future
Here's mud in yer eye Harstonwood
Oh are you still afloat is your fine vessel all tickety boo now?
DTIM
Member
About time, it took long enough for the penny to drop though!
harstonwood
Member
Hello Mr K
Yes all sorted. Put new steering arms in. Just having all the cushions and backrolls re-upholstered and fiting some tek-dek
Was in the marina the day after that bbc clip was filmed..............a rough old day (wednesday)
Hows the high speed rib business? maybe I should run a franchise on the Llyn?
Will bring the old tub round to you place in the spring for a beer or three
Cheers
Yes all sorted. Put new steering arms in. Just having all the cushions and backrolls re-upholstered and fiting some tek-dek
Was in the marina the day after that bbc clip was filmed..............a rough old day (wednesday)
Hows the high speed rib business? maybe I should run a franchise on the Llyn?
Will bring the old tub round to you place in the spring for a beer or three
Cheers
Kawasaki
Well-known member
Now that's a great idea
Early proposition for the first NW Mob 2012 get together!
Plus it gives you time to get your 'fun box' maxi sized during the winter's refurb
303hound
Member
shame the dredging will not commence until September.
harstonwood
Member
September? was that the date announced at the Berth holders meeting? couldn't make it.
If so its a shame about the delay
If so its a shame about the delay
303hound
Member
I could be wrong, only what i heard from a friend of mine who works over there.
Kawasaki
Well-known member
harstonwood
Member
Reminds me of landing on the Isle of Man (other islands are available).............standard PA " Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to Rondaldsway the local time is 7 years behind the UK"
To be fair, there has been some improvements with some leveling work carried out, but the entrance does seem to get narrower! Bit like the swellies on springs!
The Gimlet rocks sand mountain almost qualifies as a munro! ..........some welsh geezer will probably build a railway up it !!
Never mind doesn't spoil it for me
To be fair, there has been some improvements with some leveling work carried out, but the entrance does seem to get narrower! Bit like the swellies on springs!
The Gimlet rocks sand mountain almost qualifies as a munro! ..........some welsh geezer will probably build a railway up it !!
Never mind doesn't spoil it for me
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TSB240
Well-known member
Dont think £150,000 spent on a bit more sand clearance is going to do much to rectify the problem in the main channel
£50000 to be spent on removing 10 Piles which is going to continue to cost them £45,000 of lost income every year. Sounds like a really wise investment
How much do you think they have spent in the last three years on totally ineffective maintenance dredging?
I cant believe people are prepared to pay the same marina fees as Sutton Harbour Plymouth more money than sense.
But you get 24 hour locked access there!
have a look at this!
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/nor...-plan-to-save-pwllheli-marina-55578-29661520/
Kawasaki
Well-known member
Bit like the swellies on springs!
The Gimlet rocks sand mountain almost qualifies as a munro! ..........some welsh geezer will probably build a railway up it !!
Junno, I was thinking of doing that!
N
No it won't
DIW
New member
Quay Marinas have just announced they are purchasing their own Dredger to work at Conwy and Deganwy Quays Marinas with the vessel being available for hire to third parties.
Good positive move IMO as silting up becoming a major problem at both Marinas.
Good positive move IMO as silting up becoming a major problem at both Marinas.
Searush
New member
Wonderful isn't it?
You take a river with a strong tide so it carries a lot of silt & sand. Trap that silt filled water in an enclosed marina & the silt precipitates. So who would think that marinas would fill with silt?
The best harbours have fresh water rivers running thro them to keep a channel clear thro the md & silt. Pity Marinas don't learn the lesson.
You take a river with a strong tide so it carries a lot of silt & sand. Trap that silt filled water in an enclosed marina & the silt precipitates. So who would think that marinas would fill with silt?
The best harbours have fresh water rivers running thro them to keep a channel clear thro the md & silt. Pity Marinas don't learn the lesson.
TSB240
Well-known member
Council Bulletin or sheet?
"Pwllheli is one of UK’s top sailing and water activity destinations and ensuring this reputation is maintained and enhanced is a top priority for Gwynedd Council.?
As part of this commitment, Gwynedd Council has drawn-up a detailed action plan which includes a range of practical steps it aims to take which includes:
- freezing Hafan Pwllheli mooring fees for 2012/13
- introducing a financial incentive package, including early bookings discounts for the upcoming season
- improving navigation within the channel by relocating moorings and further bed-leveling works as necessary
- removal of stockpile near harbour entrance as part of beach replenishment works
- marketing and promotion"
Councillor Roy Owen, who leads on maritime matters for Gwynedd Council said:
“We recognise that the current tough economic climate coupled with the unprecedented silting levels caused by natural processes in the local marine environment means that it has been a challenging time. However, the Council remains committed to working with our local partners to maintain and improve the facilities at Pwllheli.
“As part of this work we have developed a detailed action plan which includes practical measures which can offer immediate improvements to be delivered in time for the 2012 season, as well as more long-term solutions which will help to ensure the facility’s future success for years to come. We are confident that delivering these important improvements will encourage current berth holders to continue to use the facilities at Pwllheli as their preferred sailing venue as well as attracting new business to the area.
“Work is also progressing well on the flagship National Sailing Academy and Events Centre project in Pwllheli, with project architects recently being appointed. When it opens in 2013, we are confident that the £8.3 million facility will offer first-class sailing opportunities and training for local people as well as attracting thousands of extra visitors to the area every year.”
The Hafan Pwllheli action plan will be discussed by the Council Board on 1 November 2011.
Confirms what I was told 3 months ago
Move 20 silted deep water moorings to shallow position for which there is already a plentiful supply.
Get the Tonka Toys to move the sand mountain.(Why didnt they move it to the beach in the first place and avoid the double the handling cost?)
Can anybody guess what bed levelling means?
I dont believe its welsh for dredging.
They are avoiding the Dredge word and are eying up the £ 8mill cap ex budget for the Academy. I can see them raiding this rather than use their revenue budget to do any dredging.
Part of the sailing academy project is to provide 150 more marina berths.
If they carry on mismanaging the Marina they will have nearly 1/3 of their total marina berth capacity empty.
Good to see the commercially managed marinas in Conwy being proactive about maintenance dredging.
"Pwllheli is one of UK’s top sailing and water activity destinations and ensuring this reputation is maintained and enhanced is a top priority for Gwynedd Council.?
As part of this commitment, Gwynedd Council has drawn-up a detailed action plan which includes a range of practical steps it aims to take which includes:
- freezing Hafan Pwllheli mooring fees for 2012/13
- introducing a financial incentive package, including early bookings discounts for the upcoming season
- improving navigation within the channel by relocating moorings and further bed-leveling works as necessary
- removal of stockpile near harbour entrance as part of beach replenishment works
- marketing and promotion"
Councillor Roy Owen, who leads on maritime matters for Gwynedd Council said:
“We recognise that the current tough economic climate coupled with the unprecedented silting levels caused by natural processes in the local marine environment means that it has been a challenging time. However, the Council remains committed to working with our local partners to maintain and improve the facilities at Pwllheli.
“As part of this work we have developed a detailed action plan which includes practical measures which can offer immediate improvements to be delivered in time for the 2012 season, as well as more long-term solutions which will help to ensure the facility’s future success for years to come. We are confident that delivering these important improvements will encourage current berth holders to continue to use the facilities at Pwllheli as their preferred sailing venue as well as attracting new business to the area.
“Work is also progressing well on the flagship National Sailing Academy and Events Centre project in Pwllheli, with project architects recently being appointed. When it opens in 2013, we are confident that the £8.3 million facility will offer first-class sailing opportunities and training for local people as well as attracting thousands of extra visitors to the area every year.”
The Hafan Pwllheli action plan will be discussed by the Council Board on 1 November 2011.
Confirms what I was told 3 months ago
Move 20 silted deep water moorings to shallow position for which there is already a plentiful supply.
Get the Tonka Toys to move the sand mountain.(Why didnt they move it to the beach in the first place and avoid the double the handling cost?)
Can anybody guess what bed levelling means?
I dont believe its welsh for dredging.
They are avoiding the Dredge word and are eying up the £ 8mill cap ex budget for the Academy. I can see them raiding this rather than use their revenue budget to do any dredging.
Part of the sailing academy project is to provide 150 more marina berths.
If they carry on mismanaging the Marina they will have nearly 1/3 of their total marina berth capacity empty.
Good to see the commercially managed marinas in Conwy being proactive about maintenance dredging.
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harstonwood
Member
Bed levelling..............they have been using Meirion and Owi Lloyd-Jones (Abersoch moorings ) workboat ( Samson) with a massive metal plate on the back, to level the sand opposite partingtons. It has lowed the peaks by 18" in that area I understand and enabled the HM to move the buoys a wee bit
My concern is the entrance..........its very tight, and during fast flowing streams at LW a bottle neck. Especially when some tit in a Kayak blunders down the middle of the (very narrow) channel!
The pics show how far across the channel marker is ..........no probs in the pics (3hrs before LW)
My concern is the entrance..........its very tight, and during fast flowing streams at LW a bottle neck. Especially when some tit in a Kayak blunders down the middle of the (very narrow) channel!
The pics show how far across the channel marker is ..........no probs in the pics (3hrs before LW)
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