Sailing Club Expansion Now Underway
THURSDAY, 1 MAY 2008
Submitted By: Maricar Cinco
Town planners recommended for approval the proposed expansion of an Exmouth dinghy club. The plan includes lengthening the sea defenses along the Exe Sailing Club's boundary at Shelly Road that will effectively extend the dinghy park and increase its capacity.
Robert Burford, architect of the club, said the proposed expansion will result in better utilization of the club’s land. This, he added, will provide a bigger dinghy storage space that will cater to the increased membership of the club “while ensuring minimum visual impact." The plans will enable an extra 10 to 20 spaces, bringing the capacity to around 200.
The said proposal gathered support from town’s officials as well. Councilor Ken Harper said the extension of the facilities were a good thing and "should be encouraged."
The new sea defense wall would be built with stone filed gabions to the 'minimum height' needed to provide the necessary sea protection and 'be in harmony' with the existing wall.
For more details on this news, please visit www.exmouthjournal.co.uk.
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