![]() Q: Will Cowes Harbour dues increase as a result of building the new breakwater?Ī: There will be no increases until CHC know the final cost of construction. Once appointed, the marina developer will be expected to contribute to the cost and delivery of phases two and three of the harbour infrastructure development, estimated at £2.5 million to £3 million. ![]() The cost of phase one, the new Cowes breakwater, is expected to be between £6 million and £7 million, with a minimum of £3 million already committed by CHC from its own existing resources and a commercial loan secured on CHC’s income producing assets, and the investment from the HCA.Ĭonfirmation on the delivery of the new Cowes breakwater will then enable the HCA to lead on the development of a new East Cowes marina. Q: What are the projected costs of the Cowes breakwater, Shrape Breakwater extension, and dredging of a new Eastern Channel?Ī: The estimated total spend for all the Cowes Harbour infrastructure elements is budgeted at £9 million. Phases two and three of the harbour infrastructure development are: a short extension to the existing Shrape Breakwater on the East Cowes side of the harbour, and the dredging of a new Eastern Channel for small craft. Q: Will the breakwater be delivered at the same time as the extension to the Shrape Breakwater and the dredging of the new Eastern Channel?Ī: Delivery of the new Cowes breakwater remains top priority for CHC, and in order to continue progressing this project, CHC may move towards a phased delivery of the overall harbour infrastructure development, of which the new Cowes breakwater forms the first phase. The breakwater will be delivered under a design and build contract. timeline updated since Sept 2013, see Cowes Breakwater Project section) Construction due to be completed in 2014 (NB.Construction to start in February 2014 (NB.Design and build contract be be awarded in December 2013.Tender out to 5 short-listed contractors to return 18 October 2013.Final ground investigation works now completed.Q: What is the projected timeline for the construction of the new Cowes breakwater?Ī: We are very pleased to be in a position to publish a timeline for the construction of the new Cowes Breakwater: You can now read a selection of ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ regarding the new Cowes breakwater and other aspects of the proposed harbour infrastructure development.Ĭowes Breakwater Project – Frequently Asked Questions: (updated 19 September 2013) For all the latest information, read Cowes Local Notices to Mariners and visit the Cowes Breakwater Project section.
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