Plans for 100-berth marina are sunk

PLANS to construct a multi-million euro, 100-berth marina in Dungarvan Harbour appear to be dead in the water.

Two British companies, R and C Reclamation from Durham, and Hertfordshire-based HG Construction Ltd, lodged detailed submissions with the local town council to construct the marina. A submission was also received from an Irish concern but was rejected as “unfeasible”.

Initially, the reaction to the submissions by the two English companies was favourable. However, it has emerged both are seeking to encroach onto part of the Walton Causeway Park amenity, with, speculators believe, proposals to build apartments to fund the project.