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latest plans for the redevelopment and regeneration of Newlyn Harbour
and Sandy Cove were laid out before the public last Friday and Saturday.
A 3-D model of the proposals - which include the extension of the
South Pier, the relocation of the fish market to the lorry park
and the creation of a boat-park and watersports centre - were part
of an exhibition at the Newlyn Mission.
A detailed road survey showing the expected traffic impact of the
redevelopment of the port and the creation of a marina complex at
the disused Penlee Quarry was also exhibited, with staff from Hyder
Consultants explaining how the figures were compiled.
They said that a survey was carried out at various points around
Newlyn and at the approach roads over 2004/5 and that estimated
figures relating to peak periods had been compiled.
These showed that in the event of all the proposals being agreed,
including a Seafood Park in Newlyn Coombe, and the Port Penlee development,
there would be increases in traffic throughout the village of around
12 per cent overall.
In Newlyn, at peak periods, with full hotels and a fully operating
fish market, there will be a predicted increase in traffic in Newlyn
Coombe of 25 per cent; 10 per cent in Chywoone Hill and 20 per cent
on the promenade approach.
During the summer, the proposed bridge at Port Penlee would have
to be lifted three or four times a day, at six to nine minutes each
time, with a predicted tail-back of 34 cars in either direction.
However, projects still to be investigated are a feasibility study
into the viability of a water taxi and a park and ride system.
Among the visitors to the exhibition was MP Andrew George, who
for eight years was the Liberal Democrat spokesman on fishing issues.
Mr George said that he is "very keen" to see the economic
viability of the harbour protected.
He said: "The whole future of Newlyn depends on the success
of the fishing industry. The demands of the market are becoming
so great that Newlyn can't carry on in its present position.
"It is the most important port in the country by value, but
unless it improves its infrastructure and ability to improve and
maintain these high standards, it could easily lose this position."
Project manager Tony Woodhams said that the exhibition organisers
had received an "excellent response" from most people
who visited last week's public consultation.
"The preferred model for the regeneration of the harbour will
see a new up-to-date fish market relocated to the lorry park area,"
he said.
"This will enable us to meet the technical requirements of
the modern-day industry for the next 15 years. The existing market
will be redeveloped or removed, but this has been left open at the
moment for further discussions. It could mean that the community
will get its sea view back in the harbour area."
He said that the proposed watersports centre at Sandy Cove would
include a new Scout hut, a public slipway and visitor and heritage
centre.
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