The last few weeks have seen serious progres down the old quay as the heavy machinery arrived to dig a channel for the new water and electricity supply. Once the old cast iron water pipe and heavy-duty electric cable were removed a channel was dug to allow for a new connection T’d off from the harbour’s private water supply and a new connection made to take power from the SWEB junction box at the top of the Narrows access road..

The original Statement Heritage report on the importance of the Old Harbour and the role the Old Quay has played was the catalyst for action in bringing this historically important part of the harbour back into use. Last week, Newlyn resident Chris Miners and Jeremy Chadburn both from English Heritage came to inspect the progress being made and offer further guidance on the ongoing work to repair and re-instate stonework and install new services for the benefit of potential users like the Cornwall Maritime Trust and the Mounts Bay Lugger Association who will be making much more use of the facility in the future along with fishermen servicing the smaller boats in the fleet. The addition of quayside water and electricity will make all this possible.

In the meantime, John Edwards and his swing shovel has been hard at work making good the groundwork for the new water and electric services ably assisted by Steve from Newlyn’s very own waste removal experts, E-Waste Cornwall. Always good to see local players involved in important projects to preserve the character and heritage of the area while at the same time bringing something new by way of a fully functioning quay facility!