Work to improve facilities for fishing, charter and harbourside businesses is underway at Weymouth Peninsula Quayside.
The improvements are thanks to a grant of £3.79m which was awarded to the then Weymouth and Portland Borough Council in partnership with Weymouth Area Development Trust, in March 2019 from the Government’s Coastal Communities Fund. The bid was submitted on behalf of the Weymouth Coastal Community Team.
What's being proposed for Weymouth Quay
The currently disused area of the harbour behind the Pavilion will see the relocation and construction of:
- a brand-new fish landing quay
- a new fuel pontoon
- new compound areas for storing harbour and fishers’ materials, including an ice-making facility and refrigerated chilled catch store
Mooring space will be increased with new pontoons attached to the now repaired and strengthened harbour wall. There will be provision of facilities for boat crews (fishing, deep sea angling, charter boats, and sailing visitors) to enable future growth. There will be a new Harbour Building including harbour office and welfare facilities (shower and WC) for those using the nearby pontoons; as well as a boat store, forklift store, and secure store as part of the harbour facilities.
In addition to the new facilities for fishing and harbour businesses, pedestrianised access and seating areas will be created along the quayside eventually joining with other walkways linking the harbour with Weymouth’s award-winning beach. The pavilion and car park on the peninsula will not be affected by the developments.
The Pavilion, a popular destination in the town, will be unchanged by the development but will be surrounded by improved pedestrianised walkways that will link the harbour with Weymouth’s award-winning beach.
The funding also allows for the development of a business skills centre for coastal town small-medium enterprises, creating new workspaces, training facilities and providing business support and resources.
The improvements will generate visible activity on the quayside providing a focus point for water and services access for leisure and commercial users.
