• Repairs and improvements to the Hard at Pin Mill
• Reconstruction of a Thames Barge repair facility
• Establishment of a not-for-profit management company to ensure sustainability of the capital investment

Project Scope

• Civil engineering works to restore the Pin Mill Hard to a facility that allows the repair of sailing vessels, and the landing of visitors at all tidal levels, together with the reconstruction of a derelict Thames Barge facility.
• Establishment of a 'not-for-profit' company to operate and maintain the facility

Aims

To restore a historical maritime working environment at Pin Mill with the bonus of enhancing the tourism viability, and to ensure continued sustainability through proper management and upkeep of the assets

Outcomes

• The creation of a working facility at Pin Mill that will also enhance the tourism value. Range of economic, social, tourism & environmental benefits
• Job creation and protection (in associated industries and activities)
• Economic spin-off gains - through money invested in the new enterprise and nearby businesses
• Retention of local, specialized skills and knowledge
• Enhanced tourism potential, again allowing for greater tourism spend locally
• Environmental enhancement through visual improvement of the hard facility and surrounding area (to be maintained by new company)

Status

Funding for 2008/09 £120,000

Status as at 30 September 2008:

• Met with Environment Agency to discuss application and awaiting outcome.

Status as at 31 December 2008:

• Environment Agency have now advised Babergh District Council they must apply for licences for this project. These will take 8 - 10 weeks to process and must be approved prior to work commencing on site.
• Tender specification being worked up, to be sent out early 2009.

Status as at 31 March 2009:

• Discussions with the Environment Agency and Natural England indicate that a licence is required for this project from the Marine and Fisheries Agency.
• Tender documents have been issued for the work.

Status as at 30 June 2009:

• Environmental Assessment undertaken.
• Proposal submitted to ABP for delegation of powers within the proposed management area.

Status as at 30 September 2009:

• Planning application submitted with Babergh District Council.
• Approval received from ABP of the proejct.
• Discussions held with ABP advise they are unable to delegate powers in respect of powers to charge for the use of the new facility.
• ABP have granted permision however for the proposed works.

Status as at 31 December 2009:

• Envrionmental assessment received.
• Licences granted by the Maritime and Fisheries Agency.
• Planning permission gained.
• Final design work completed.
• Detailed estimate prepared and value engineered.
• Tenders required for project
• Permission to carry out works received from ABP.

Status as at 31 March 2010:

• Business Plan for proposed management company completed.
• Approval in principle received from Ipswich Borough Council to carry out the works, but actual licence still to be finalised.
• Approval in principle received from Ipswich Borough Council to charge for services within management area, but actual licence still to be finalised.
• Value engineering exercise completed and revised tender value agreed.

Status as at 30 June 2010:

• Agreed to convert licences into one lease. Heads of terms for lease finalised for approval by Council on the 30 June 2010.
• Construction work restarting on 5 July for completion by end of August.

Status as at 30 September 2010:

• Construction works completed.
• Lease arrangements with Ipswich Borough Council nearing completion.
• Management company being set up.

Project Complete.