Chris Jones, Author at Cornwall Harbours

Penzance Harbour to undergo major transformation thanks to Town Deal Funding

Penzance Harbour is set to undergo a transformation over the next few years as part of work to boost the town’s economy as well as improve accessibility and the environment. The start of the harbour’s modernisation plans have been made possible following investment from the Government’s Town Deal fund. The project, delivered by Cornwall Council […]

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Truro Town Deal Public Engagement – 22 November 2023

Truro / By Chris Jones

Four key projects set to transform Truro are being presented to the public this month by the team behind the Town Deal. Plans for a much-anticipated lifting bridge between Newham and Boscawen Park plus updates to Lemon Quay and the city’s harbour will be on display at a community engagement event on Wednesday, November 22

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Bude Sea Lock closure for winter 2023/24

Bude / By Chris Jones

Operation of Bude’s historic Sea Lock has now ended for the 2023 season. The Inner Gates will be storm Locked in coming days. This is essential to ensure the safety and security of the Inner Harbour during the winter months. 2023 has been a successful year and seen 18 boat movements through the lock. The

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Harbours Board Annual Report Financial Year 2022 to 2023

Harbours Board / By Chris Jones

The Annual Report by the Harbours Board has now been published and can be downloaded here: Harbours Board Annual Report Financial Year 2022 to 2023 This report highlights our activities and sets out the framework and context in which we operate. I hope you will find it useful, informative, and comprehensive. Running a harbour demands

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Hydrographic surveys completed at Bude and Truro

Bude, News, Truro / By Chris Jones

Surveys have recently been completed at Bude (Inner Harbour) and Truro (Malpas to Lighterage Quay). These have been uploaded to the Document Centre and are available to download of via the links below. Bude Harbour Bude Harbour Inner Harbour (September 2023) Bude Harbour Inner Harbour Comparison (2021 to 2023) Port of Truro Truro – Malpas

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Boat for Sale – Duelist 32 ‘Freedom H’

Penzance / By Chris Jones

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Cornwall Council (‘the Council’) as statutory harbour authority for Penzance Harbour has exercised its powers under article 61 of the Cornwall Harbours Harbour Revision Order 2023 to sell, break up or otherwise dispose vessels which have been left in an unserviceable condition, laid by or neglected in Penzance harbour. The

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Replica sailing barge ‘Snark’ visits Truro

Truro / By Chris Jones

The replica sailing barge ‘Snark’ recently came to Lighterage Quay for a short stay with a few passengers. The vessel is engaged in charter work around the Southwest Coast. She is based near Exeter.

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Salvage of ‘Ar Bageergan’

News, Penzance / By Chris Jones

Our Harbour team in collaboration with an external approved contractor, the vessel’s owner’s insurance company and their appointed marine surveyor, started recovering the boat Ar Bageergan which sank in Penzance Harbour on the Wednesday 23rd August. Falmouth-based Seawide Services are utilising air bags to lift the vessel from the dock bottom and once lifted and

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St Ives fishing industry gets a boost thanks to new crane funded by Town Deal Accelerator

St Ives / By Chris Jones

St Ives has received a third fish crane for its harbour, thanks to funding from the St Ives Town Deal Accelerator. The new crane will enable local fishing boats to unload their catches more quickly and easily, supporting the town’s economy and heritage. The harbour already has two fish cranes (also known as “davits”) but

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Steps 2 re-opened at Prince of Wales Pier

Prince of Wales Pier / By Chris Jones

Works have been completed to return Steps 2 to operation from week commencing 14th August ahead of the Tall Ships event. The work was undertaken by Cormac with technical support from WSP who have carried out a number of surveys of the Pier structure. Repairs are ongoing on steps 3 and 5 at this time.

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