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2.4 There has been only limited investment in new facilities to respond to the growth in size <strong>of</strong> passenger and freight vessels. At the time <strong>of</strong> the study in 1999 Collier’s Launches had successfully appealed against enforcement action by Hounslow Council to moor a larger dry dock (39.6 metres x 7.9 metres capacity) in the backwater adjacent to Isleworth Ait. The firm obtained planning permission to ro<strong>of</strong> the dock in 2004 but this has not been implemented yet. 2.5 In 2004 Thames Craft Dry Docking Services Ltd. installed a new floating dry dock that is 58.5 metres long x 14.5 metres wide that is capable <strong>of</strong> lifting vessels up to 1600 tonnes. A larger dry dock that is capable <strong>of</strong> docking the largest Thames passenger boat is moored downriver, awaiting the proposed relocation <strong>of</strong> Thames Craft Dry Docking Services Ltd. to Bay Wharf. 2.6 Denton Slipway (that is located downriver <strong>of</strong> Greater London) was overhauled in 2002 to slip craft <strong>of</strong> up to 700 tonnes. It is an important facility for the maintenance <strong>of</strong> the larger catamaran – type passenger vessels and also for pontoons and piers, such as Greenwich Pier. 2.7 All <strong>of</strong> the sites described in paragraphs 2.4 – 2.6 operate in the open. There are proposals to ro<strong>of</strong> Collier’s Dry Dock. Thames Craft Dry Docking Services Ltd. proposes to ro<strong>of</strong> its dry docks following its relocation to Bay Wharf. 2.8 Cory Environmental is working on a scheme to redevelop the barge works at Charlton so that it can be used to maintain larger vessels (particularly tugs) this would remedy the lack <strong>of</strong> capacity for these vessels that was identified in the Adams Hendry 2000 report. 2.9 Key facilities outside Greater London that have been lost to passenger boat operators providing services in London include: • R J Turk and Sons, Sunbury; • Lay Construction, Gravesend; and • George Prior, Ipswich The boatyards used by private boat owners 11 2.10 A wide variety <strong>of</strong> boats are in private use on the River Thames for pleasure and as “live aboards”. These include river cruisers, sailing boats and houseboats. There are significant numbers <strong>of</strong> former working boats such as tugs and police launches that are maintained for recreational use. There is a particular demand for vessels such as Dutch barges that are suitable for conversion to use as houseboats. Table 2.3 sets out the main boatyards that undertake work on privately owned vessels. There are 16 boatyards in total. Since the 2000 study the boatyard operated at Hewetts Quay, Barking on the River Roding by Barking and Ilford Navigation Company has been redeveloped for residential use. A site that was derelict on Eel Pie Island due to fire damage has been restored as a covered slipway now called Phoenix Wharf and is available for boat repair. In terms <strong>of</strong> numbers <strong>of</strong> facilities there has been no significant loss <strong>of</strong> facilities since 2000. 2.11 Only one boatyard operator has expanded significantly since 2000. MSO Construction has acquired the lease <strong>of</strong> the SPL Marine site adjoining Thames Lock, Brentford (on the River Brent) from British Waterways. In addition it has recently acquired a lease on a derelict dry dock on Johnson’s Island from British Waterways with the intention <strong>of</strong> bringing it back into use. MSO Marine Services Ltd. is one <strong>of</strong> only two Thames-based boatyards that regularly builds boats. A significant proportion <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Boatyard</strong> <strong>Facilities</strong> on the River Thames Adams Hendry Consulting Ltd - April 2007
12 <strong>of</strong> the business comprises work on barges, many <strong>of</strong> which are used as “live aboards”’. 2.12 In addition to the boatyards listed in Table 2.3 the boatyards listed in Table 2.1 also undertake work on privately owned vessels. Table 2.3 The key boatyards in Greater London used by private boat owners <strong>Boatyard</strong> (3) Otter Marine, Platts Eyot (LB Richmond) (4) TMP Marine Services Platts Eyot (LB Richmond) (5) Hampton Ferry <strong>Boatyard</strong> Hampton (LB Richmond) (6) Tim Barfield Marine, Hampton (LB Richmond) (8) TW Allen and Son (Yachts) Ltd. (9) Harts <strong>Boatyard</strong>, Thames Ditton (LB Kingston) (10) Teddington Harbour Ltd (formerly Suntest Marine) (15) Phoenix Wharf, Eel Pie Island (16) Eel Pie <strong>Boatyard</strong> (17) GS and EA Bell Eel Pie Island (20) Bridge Boathouses, Richmond. (LB Richmond) (24) MSO Marine Services Ltd. Brentford (LB Hounslow) (29) Chas Newens Marine, Putney (30) Chelsea Yacht and Boat Co. (32) South Dock Marina Southwark (38) Gallions Point Marina Royal Docks Comment Two large listed covered slipways. Planning application submitted in February 2005 by owners (Terrace Hill Developments) for restoration <strong>of</strong> listed boat sheds. 74 residential dwellings, improved bridge access with a two-way vehicular bridge, change <strong>of</strong> use <strong>of</strong> buildings to a restaurant/café, visitor centre, associated landscaping and works. Engine repairs, moorings and operates Hampton Ferry. Boat repairs and moorings. Boat repairs and moorings. Principally boat hire and moorings. Marine engineering, moorings, chandlery. Covered slipway reconstructed following fire damage as part <strong>of</strong> a redevelopment for business uses. Dry dock etc – mainly works on DIY basis Principally a mooring basin with slipway for maintenance <strong>of</strong> house boats. Building and repair <strong>of</strong> skiff, punts and cutters. A major boat building and repair facility carried out on three sites owned by British Waterways on the River Brent adjoining Thames Lock Brentford. Chas Newens Marine is in the process <strong>of</strong> negotiating with the Council (Wandsworth) to extend the lease and also expand the showroom and workshop areas into a separate building. A significant repair facility associated with houseboats moored along Chelsea Embankment at Cheyne Walk. Full range <strong>of</strong> repair facilities for yachts and powered vessels. Full range <strong>of</strong> repair facilities for yachts and powered vessels. <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Boatyard</strong> <strong>Facilities</strong> on the River Thames Adams Hendry Consulting Ltd - April 2007
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