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Swansea Cork Ferry route could return in 2009
Date: 07 Jan 2009 00:00 Source: Thisissouthwales.co.ukThe Swansea-Cork ferry route could be re-established by March.
Campaign organisers say they hope to secure funds for the scheme before the end of the month.
John Hosford, spokesman for the bring back the Swansea Cork Ferry campaign, said: "Commercial confidentiality prevents us from divulging too much detail but vessels have been identified for the route and we have a number of interested operators.
"It's just a case of getting the investment together which will hopefully be in place before the month is out.
"If everything goes according to plan, the route could be up and running again as early as the spring by March or April."
Pressure has been building on both sides of the Irish Sea for a return of the ferry since it was axed in January 2007.
It has been estimated that the ferry route was worth around £65 million a year to Wales in 2006.
Some 2,762 people have signed an online petition so far at www.bring backtheswanseacorkferry.com
Mr Hosford, who runs businesses in Cork, said the new route would breathe life back into the tourism industry on both sides of the water.
"Tourism in the region has been badly hit since the ferry crossing ceased operating," he said.
"Losses have been estimated at 100,000 Euros per day.
"You can have the best facilities in the world at your disposal, but without providing proper access, it's pointless.
"The beauty of travelling on the ferry is that people can bring more things with them such as golf clubs or fishing equipment, without being mindful of the weighing scales — you can even put a camper van in the locker!
"Bus and lorry drivers can also get their required rest time on board.
"A lot of the people who have signed the petition said they would use it at least five times a year.
"We are confident it will be up and running again soon bringing a boost to the tourist industry."
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