Between autumn 2024 and spring 2025, the British marina consultancy Marina Projects Limited delivered £4.8 million GBP of capital works projects for Marina Developments Ltd (MDL).
According to a press release from Marina Projects, the support work continues an ongoing term agreement between Marina Projects and MDL, which also includes marine licensing and the management of their winter maintenance dredging campaign. The projects in question are a continuation of MDL’s long-term capital investment programme across the group’s 18 marinas. Marina Projects were responsible for various infrastructure improvements, including pile and pontoon replacements, service upgrades and quay wall construction.
The most recent work was completed at MDL’s Ocean Village, Mercury Yacht Harbour, Hamble Point, Brixham, Cobb’s Quay, Northney, Shamrock Quay, Saxon Wharf and Sparkes marinas, together with Bray and Penton Hook on the River Thames. During these works, Marina Projects were involved in programme management and budgeting, project management, marine licensing and consents, design and specification, procurement and contract administration.
Steve Russell, Head of Property Infrastructure at MDL Marinas commented: “Marina Projects have done an excellent job smoothly project managing a series of significant capital works for various MDL Marinas over the past year including Bray and Northney, further enhancing the facilities and infrastructure for our berth holders and visitors. These investments reflect our ongoing commitment to providing first-class marina experiences across our network.”
Phil Dunn, Associate Director at Marina Projects added: “Our ongoing partnership with MDL continues to support a wide range of capital projects across their portfolio. Under a term agreement, we are committed to managing MDL’s marine assets with a long-term, strategic approach. This collaborative relationship relies on close cooperation with marina teams and contractors, which proves both effective and rewarding.
“During the winter of 2024/25, two standout projects were delivered. At Sparkes Marina, a new quay wall was constructed along the eastern side, connecting to the dry stack launch bay. Nearly all boats were either moved ashore or temporarily relocated to Northney Marina, to allow for the replacement of Pier G and essential maintenance dredging which was an operational challenge successfully managed by both the marina and project teams.
“Meanwhile, at Bray Marina, Piers A, C, and D were replaced, significantly enhancing the facilities for berth holders. Pier D, becoming a quiet and desirable quarter of the marina. Looking ahead, preparations are already underway for the 2025/26 winter season.”
