Ferry News Archive
Ferry to link Swansea and Devon
Date: 04 Jul 2007 00:00 Source: News WalesA fast ferry link between Swansea and Ilfracombe in Devon is being planned.
Business leaders from both sides of the water are meeting week to discuss proposals to run a privately operated scheme which would link Minehead and Ilfracombe in the South to Swansea and Penarth in the North.
The passage between Swansea ad Ilfracombe would take about 50 minutes and would be for foot passengers only.
The meeting hosted by West Wales Chamber will look at the business plan for the project.
Steve Penny, President of the West Wales Chamber, said, "This is an exciting and innovative idea. There are potential economic and tourism benefits for both sides of the Bristol Channel.
"It's important to understand exactly how the project will work and to examine in depth what the business plan says."
Among those attending will be business people from Swansea as well as representatives from the local authority including Council Leader Chris Holley.
He said, "This is a great opportunity for tourism on both sides of the water. Although this is a private scheme Swansea Council wants to see what the business plan looks like and explore what role there may be for us as facilitators.
"The business plan will need to be very robust. But the potential opportunities for the tourism industry from passengers making the trip from North Devon are very clear."
There have already been a number of meetings in Devon and in Swansea among business people to discuss the link which would shave hours off road journey times between the areas.
If the passenger service is a success a car ferry could be introduced later.
Among those invited to the meeting on July 10 are representatives from the Welsh Assembly Government, Associated British Ports, South West Wales Tourism Partnership as well as Devon County Council, North Devon Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the scheme's main backers Mariners Marine Consultants.
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