29.03.04
Quay to the future!
The Council of the Isles of Scilly has secured just under
£200,000 of investment (including Cornwall and the Isles
of Scilly Objective One) for technical investigations in St
Mary's Harbour. This essential work is being carried out by
the Route Partnership to improve Scilly's sea transport links
with the mainland.
"This is a significant step for the Route Partnership,” explained Councillor Dudley Mumford, Chairman of the Council
of the Isles of Scilly. "It was just one year ago that
the Partnership was established to look at how we could improve
our transport links with the mainland. A year later we've
signed a contract with the consultancy firm Scott Wilson to
carry out our Stage 1 Technical Investigations and Appraisals.
This work links the Penwith District Council's project at
the other end of the Route for improving Penzance harbour.”
The Partnership has brought together a range of public and
private sector partners who meet monthly to discuss progress.
Besides the Council of the Isles of Scilly, other Route Partnership
members are the Duchy of Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly Steamship
Company, British International, Penwith District Council,
and Cornwall County Council.
The technical investigations include gathering maritime data;
2D modelling of quay options; carrying out economic and environmental
impact assessments; and working with Penwith District Council's
consultants to develop Route Options.
The Plymouth-based multi-disciplinary consultancy Scott Wilson
was selected from 13 companies interested in securing the
contract. Their Project Manager Roland Pyzer stated: "We're
delighted to have been offered this exciting contract. We've
not worked on Scilly before and are really looking forward
to it. We will be on-site from April and are aiming to carry
out much of the work as we can by June.”
The consultant's first job is to work with the local community
to understand the issues and then come up with outline options
for St Mary's Quay and how this would affect a replacement
vessel. Initial discussions have been held with members of
the Route Partnership and quay users.
The public will have their opportunity to comment over the
coming months. The first public exhibition takes place on
St Mary's in the Town Hall at the beginning of April. Displays
will present the background and issues, together with preliminary
ideas. Scott Wilson will be there to meet islanders and listen
to views. The exhibition will be open to the public on Thursday
1st April from 10am-6pm and on Friday 2nd April from 9am-1pm.
Free transport has been arranged for off-islanders wishing
to come along. Copies of the displays can also be viewed at
community halls on each of the off-islands.
The £193,500 technical investigations have been made
possible through £193,500 investment from the Objective
One European Regional Development Fund, (ERDF) £48,612
from the South West RDA with the remaining investment coming
from the Isles of Scilly Council, The Duchy of Cornwall and
the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company.
For further information contact the Council of the Isles
of Scilly – either Jane Buchanan on 01720 423307 or Liz
Nicholass-McKee on 01720 423561.
Editor's notes:
Jason Clark
Communications Adviser
Objective One Partnership Office
Castle House
Pydar Street
Truro TR1 2UD
Tel: 01872 241379
Fax: 01872 241388
objectiveone@cornwall.gov.uk
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