To consider the attached report on the proposed development of pontoon moorings in Torquay’s inner harbour.

The Council considered the submitted report setting out the recommendations of the Harbour Committee to replace the existing chain moorings with new pontoon moorings in Torquay’s inner harbour.

It was proposed by Councillor Richards and seconded by Councillor Ellery:

(i)            That the Harbour Committee’s recommendation to replace the existing chain trot moorings in Torquay’s inner harbour be approved;

(ii)          That the Torquay Inner Harbour Pontoon Berthing Project be added to the Council’s Capital Plan and the use of prudential borrowing of approximately £800,000 be approved to enable the scheme to proceed;  and

(iii)         That, the Executive Head of Tor Bay Harbour Authority, in consultation with the Chairman of the Harbour Committee and the Mayor, be authorised to use his delegated powers to proceed with the Torquay Inner Harbour Pontoon Berthing Project and that the Torbay Development Agency be asked to provide the necessary project management services.

On being put to the vote the motion was declared carried (unanimous).