Marina plans lodged
10:42am Monday 2nd April 2007
Comments (16)PLANS for a 560-berth marina and new facilities at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy for the 2012 Olympics have been lodged.
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) submitted applications to build a new permanent slipway, more race-boat parking, and lifting and mooring facilities at the academy at Osprey Quay.
The facilities will be used during and after the 2012 Olympic Games when the centre will host sailing competitions.
Construction work is due to be completed by the end of 2008, meaning that Weymouth and Portland will be one of the first venues ready for the 2012 Games.
Developer Dean & Reddyhoff has also submitted planning applications for a new 560-berth commercial marina at Osprey Quay.
Some 250 berths will be used during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The marina will include retail and industrial units.
Lord Sebastian Coe, who is chairman of the London 2012 Organising Committee, said: "This scheme will transform Weymouth from an existing top-class venue into a world-class training and competition venue equipped to stage further major international sailing events and competitions after the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
"The enhancements will also provide new opportunities and facilities to enable people from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities to experience the thrill of sailing. This will leave a legacy of elite and recreational sailing for future generations."
The plans were displayed at an exhibition last month.
The three-day event gave people the chance to comment on the proposals. It was attended by more than 300 people.
Bruce Voss, who is head of operations at the South West of England Regional Development Agency, said: "These plans are a prime example of how we can deliver economic growth, within environmental limits.
"The planning applications promote improved facilities for sailing and related water sports which have low environmental impact that can sit comfortably in the high-quality natural environment surrounding Osprey Quay.
"Once consented, this multi- million investment will bring significant economic benefits to South Dorset and the wider region."
The waters off Weymouth and Portland have been hailed as the best for sailing in northern Europe.
The sailing academy has also been labelled as the finest training and competition venue in Europe.
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Jeremy, Weymouth says...
11:53am Mon 2 Apr 07
ian wrote:So you can see nothing positive from this plan then? Or do you prefer what is in place at the moment?
Will the Marina's berths be affordable for local people with inexpensive yachts? or will this be another money spinner off the back of the Olympics that squeezes the local people out and get the "used once a year"gin palaces in and chattering classes in the yacht club "ol'boy"? Answers please?
ian, says...
12:11pm Mon 2 Apr 07
Why should such a relaxing and wonderful way of life only be for the privelaged "ol' boys" or those with surplus money to chuck around.
I hope it is priced accordingly to reflect all kinds of sailors and budgets and not just the gin palaces as seems to be the case already happening in many marinas etc.
Terry, says...
12:50pm Mon 2 Apr 07
Sh** A'hoy, says...
1:34pm Mon 2 Apr 07
Len, Weymouth says...
2:14pm Mon 2 Apr 07
graham, weymouth says...
4:03pm Mon 2 Apr 07
AL44, Weymouth says...
8:44pm Mon 2 Apr 07
ian, says...
10:47pm Mon 2 Apr 07
Sailing yachts are not that expensive if you know how to shop. Why have all the money you have saved being flogged to death by mooring fees because they want expensive Gin palaces there that only get used a few times a year?
They must consider ALL types and classes of boats. It is only fair, ordinary people are excluded from far too many pleasures because of snobbery, elitism etc.
Graham, says...
4:10am Tue 3 Apr 07
Dave McCune, Weymouth says...
7:38am Tue 3 Apr 07
Jeremy, Weymouth says...
8:47am Tue 3 Apr 07
ian wrote:That's quite a chip you have on your shoulders there fella! As shown by many of your previous posts as well.
Of course I do, I hope to be getting a yacht in the nearish-future myself when I have saved up enough money but I don't want to find out that the moorings are so expensive no average local person can afford them. Why should such a relaxing and wonderful way of life only be for the privelaged "ol' boys" or those with surplus money to chuck around. I hope it is priced accordingly to reflect all kinds of sailors and budgets and not just the gin palaces as seems to be the case already happening in many marinas etc.
Any scheme in my opinion that creates employment, creates better facilities, creates better surroundings and creates better opportunities has got to be good in my opinion.
For too long the area has not realised its potential and has degenerated - now it has finally woken up and investment is pouring in! And long may it continue!
ian, says...
11:59am Tue 3 Apr 07
Always look deeper behind these things, don't just blindly belive everything you read or are told.
El Che, Somewhere in Bolivia in bits says...
1:05pm Tue 3 Apr 07
Ra Ra Up the proletariat.
ian, says...
8:14pm Tue 3 Apr 07
Ra Ra that !
ian, says...
8:22pm Tue 3 Apr 07
Ra Ra that !
MARINA PLANS: An artist's impression of the planned 560-berth marina at the sailing academy
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ian, says...
11:37am Mon 2 Apr 07
Answers please?