£2m investment begins to reap rewards at marina
THE first stage of a pontoon development programme at Falmouth Marina is complete, following a commitment of £2 million of improvements the facilities by 2029.
In December, Premier Marinas commenced the development in partnership with pontoon specialist Walcon Marine. The initial four-month long development plan has seen the replacement of the 40-year-old pontoon along the main walkway with technology upgrades set to improve the services for berth holders throughout the marina.
The marina has also completed the first phase of a dredging project to clear the access ways around the outside basin.
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Falmouth Marina manager Mark Evans said: “The old walkway creaked underfoot; now it has been replaced with a new, solid pontoon, complete with new modern services.
“We are pleased to see our customers already making the most of the improvements and observing the noise reduction, especially at night. We look forward to delivering further enhancements as the next phases of the project move into delivery.”
The remaining investment at Falmouth Marina will include further upgrades to existing pontoons and the addition of a new gangway. Sitewide improvements to utilities includes upgrades to electrical points, lighting bollards, water, fuel and connectivity systems technology. Further improvement will see dredging continue throughout the marina and landside refurbishments to the communal areas such as the reception.
