North Shields fish quay restoration nominated for award
皇冠体育app restoration of North Shields fish quay, supported by the EFF, has been named one of the North East's best restoration sites.
Fishing vessels in North Shields
Redevelopment of the fish quay at North Shields is one of four projects shortlisted for the Royal Town Planning Institute鈥檚 (RTPI鈥檚) Planning Excellence Awards.
Modernisation of the Western Quay at North Shields is one of the largest projects funded through the EFF in England, with the scheme contributing 拢2 million towards the 拢6 million development.
Work included completely refurbishing the existing 125-year-old quay, which had been in a state of decline for 50 years. It was completed in October 2010 and created a berthing facility of 275 metres for up to 40 fishing boats and also provided easy access to services such as fuel and ice. 皇冠体育appse are of particular benefit to the large number of vessels visiting the port between September and March due to the lucrative prawn fishing grounds in the North Sea.
皇冠体育app Western Quay project has also previously
Western Quay before restoration
Western Quay after restoration
皇冠体育app helping to bring the historic Clifford鈥檚 Fort moat back into view is another example of work funded in the area through the EFF scheme.
皇冠体育app EFF is administered in England by the Marine Management Organisation and aims to help the fishing industry to become more sustainable and to remain profitable.
皇冠体育app winner of the awards is announced on 10 October and more information about is on the