The 190-berth marina will bring Millbay’s inner basin back to life – transforming it into a busy waterfront setting and creating an impressive focal point for future phases of development on the surrounding docksides.
Work on the marina is expected to start at the end of the year following Plymouth’s hosting in September of the high profile America’s Cup World Series international yacht racing, during which ECf and the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) are allowing Millbay’s quays and harbour to be used for the race village.
Duncan Cumberland, Development Director for Muse Developments, one of the partners within ECf, said: “Bringing Millbay’s waterfront back into active use is an important part of the regeneration plans and will be a catalyst for future development as well as helping establish Millbay as a destination for local people and visitors.
“We are delighted to be announcing Sutton Harbour Group as our preferred operator and to be working with a Plymouth company with such extensive experience in marina management and regeneration.”
Nigel Godefroy, Chief Executive of Sutton Harbour Group, said: “Marine and regeneration activities are the core of our business and this is a perfect location for a new marina for Plymouth. We look forward to working with ECf and the HCA in delivering a high quality facility that will play a pivotal role in the regeneration of Millbay.”
In 2010, ECf completed major infrastructure works to restore Millbay’s inner basin and its listed quay walls. The work was carried out following a £4.5 million investment by the HCA and paved the way for the historic harbour to be brought back into use.
Last year also saw ECf win the backing of Plymouth City Council planners after bringing forward proposals for the next phase of Millbay’s regeneration – a mix of high quality houses, apartments and ground floor commercial space on land to the south of Millbay Road, opposite Cargo. Work is expected to get under way in autumn this year on the development which will include 14 new houses and 34 flats together with 370 square metres of commercial floor space, with possible uses including a cafe or restaurant.
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