Plans for improved ferry facilities at harbour

THE early stages of a potential scheme for a new link bridge and floating pontoon for Fishguard’s ferry and associated works have been submitted to Pembrokeshire national park, as part of a multi-million-pound development which would provide better facilities for passengers and vehicles.

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In an “observation” application to Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the unnamed applicant, believed to be Stena Line, makes a string of proposals.

The submission, not accompanied by any published supporting documents, includes the replacement of the existing linkspan bridge and jack up barge with new floating linkspan pontoon to serve Stena line ferry at Fishguard Harbour.

A linkspan is a type of drawbridge used mainly in the operation of moving vehicles on and off a roll-on/roll-off vessel or ferry.