Four key projects set to transform Truro are being presented to the public this month by the team behind the Town Deal. The plans include: • A lifting bridge between Newham and Boscawen Park • Improvements to Lemon Quay • Improvements to Town Quay • Improved pedestrian and cycle routes across the city You can view …
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 …
Penzance Harbour to undergo major transformation thanks to Town Deal Funding Read More »
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 …
Hydrographic surveys completed at Bude and Truro Read More »
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 …
Cornwall Council’s harbour masters, who are in charge of some of Cornwall’s most popular harbours including Newquay, Truro, Penzance, and St Ives, are warning of the dangers of treating harbours like playgrounds. Cornwall Council Maritime Manager Chris Jones said: “Some people are continuing to ignore safety signs banning diving, jumping into harbours, and swimming. Unfortunately, people don’t always …
Cornwall’s working harbours are not playgrounds, warn harbour masters Read More »
Each harbour has its own Byelaws. These are local laws for the regulation and administration of the harbour concerned. As a general rule, the Byelaws set out the powers of the Harbour Master and provide for the orderly control of such matters as navigation, mooring and handling of goods and cargo. In some harbours these …
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Wild swimmers are being urged to make sure they are visible when in the water and stay away from boats and ships. The warning comes after a swimmer was swept out to sea near Newquay. Fortunately, they were wearing a pink swim hat which it made it easier for rescue teams to locate her. There …
Wild swimmers urged to stay away from boats and harbours Read More »
The UK is home to globally important populations of both grey and common (harbour) seals. A flourishing seal population is an indicator of a healthy marine ecosystem, which is crucial for our fishing industry to thrive and be successful. In fact, a healthy seal population is essential, as they perform the top predator function working …