New visitor pontoons launched in Victoria Marina
- New visitor pontoons have opened in Victoria Marina following a six-week installation programme
- The 80-metre pontoon system features upgraded power, lighting and water supply facilities
- Located near the marina entrance, the pontoons are suitable for visiting boats with deeper drafts
- The work is part of a £300,000 investment including further pontoon replacement in Albert Marina
- Guernsey Ports has invested around £1 million annually in marina infrastructure since 2023
New visitor pontoons in Victoria Marina are welcoming their first arrivals of the season following a six-week installation programme.
The new pontoon system and supporting infrastructure have been installed in the north east corner of Victoria Marina as part of Guernsey Ports' ongoing investment in marina infrastructure.
Guernsey Ports worked with pontoon supplier Walcon Marine on the installation of the new pontoon system, and local firm Guernsey Metals on the associated steelworks, including the replacement of the wall guides that support the pontoons.
The 80-metre run of pontoons feature upgraded utilities including power, walkway lighting and water supply. It is located close to the marina entrance, making it suitable for visiting boats with deeper drafts, which are in high demand.
Head of Port Operations Kieran Higgs said the works form part of a rolling programme of pontoon replacement, designed to modernise ageing facilities. On average, around £1 million has been invested annually into improving marina infrastructure since 2023.
"These pontoons were a priority for replacement having reached the end of their design life," said Mr Higgs. "The new pontoon system provides safe, secure berthing and modern facilities that will serve boat owners for decades to come."
Mr Higgs added that full replacement is more cost effective than continued maintenance due to the advanced age and condition of the facilities being replaced.
The Victoria Marina work is part of a £300,000 investment that includes further pontoon replacement works in the Albert Marina, where installation works are underway.
Q&A
Q: Where are the new pontoons located?
A: The new pontoons are located in the north east corner of Victoria Marina, close to the marina entrance.
Q: How much has Guernsey Ports invested in marina infrastructure?
A: Guernsey Ports has invested an average of around £1 million annually into improving marina infrastructure since 2023, with the current project forming part of a £300,000 investment.
Q: Which companies were involved in the installation?
A: Guernsey Ports worked with pontoon supplier Walcon Marine on the installation and local firm Guernsey Metals on the steelworks and replacement of wall guides.
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