Cattewater Harbour Commissioners have been awarded £150,000 of Government funding towards the extension of the Barbican landing stage via the Marine Management Organisation’s (MMO) Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS).
Capt Richard Allan, harbour master, and chief executive of Cattedown Harbour Commissioners said:
“We are delighted to announce that our plans to extend the facilities at the landing stage by adding three new pontoons has been awarded funding from the Government and can now go ahead.
“We are grateful to the Marine Management Organisation for their help and support through the grant process, without FaSS support, this project would have not been possible at this time.
“Since taking back the management responsibility of the Barbican landing stage we have invested considerable sums in improvements to the existing structures, this grant will help create additional capacity and for more maritime businesses to operate from the heart of our waterfront.”
Leader of Plymouth City Council, Cllr Tudor Evans said:
“Tourism is important to Plymouth and the opportunity for more visitors to go and catch some fish or take a trip and enjoy our waterscape and marine wildlife is just a fantastic addition to the Ocean City brand.
“The extension will also provide more space for non-commercial vessels like recreational anglers to use the site and provide better access for those with reduced mobility.”
The pontoons will now be commissioned, and it is expected that the additional three pontoons will in place by early spring. Businesses interested in operating off the new pontoons next year are encouraged to contact Cattedown Harbour Commissioners via info@plymouthport.org.uk to indicate their interest at the earliest opportunity.
