Barmouth Harbour User Group
·
Barmouth Harbour Development Plan
·
Silting
/ Sand accumulation / Alleviation measures
·
The Public Steps
·
Railtrack and Barmouth Viaduct
Barmouth Town
Council
·
Sand shifft
·
Break water
·
Dredging
Meirionnydd Yacht
Club
·
Bath House Area Sand
Minutes:
(a)
Barmouth Harbour Development
Plan
A wish
to draft a development plan was highlighted. It was accepted that there was no budget to
realise and implement the plan, however, it was felt
that a plan needed to be put in place to set a direction and plan ahead for the
future. Ideally, advice was required on the work that could
be achieved and the relevant legislation that need to be considered to
dredge the harbour.
It was resolved to ask the Assistant Head of the Economy and Community
Department to establish a Task Group to form a 'Mind Map' on what they would
wish with an invitation to an officer from Gwynedd Consultancy to attend.
·
The
need to engage with the public was emphasised and give them an understanding of
what can and what cannot be done.
·
The
following were elected as members of the Task Group - John Smith, Rob Triggs, Alison Kinsey, Peter Appleton, Wendy
Ponsford together with key officers.
·
The
first step for the group would be to establish a foundation for a development
plan giving appropriate consideration to the Port
Marine Safety Code Framework.
·
The
second step will be to present the development plan to Natural Resources Wales
in order that they can contribute and respond to the Plan.
(b)
Public Steps
It was highlighted that an Officer from the Coastal
Protection Unit had been called to look at the foundation of the stairs and the
Unit had accepted that the foundation was their responsibility.
(c)
Railtrack and Barmouth Viaduct
There was a request for assurance that the gabion boxes near the railway would not be raised any higher before commencing the next
stage of work. It was
noted that mixed messages had been reported. It was
confirmed that Natural Resources Wales were now responsible for the
assessment work.
(ch)
Movement of Sand
Following the
clearance work undertaken in March 2019 to clear sand, feed-back
was requested regarding cost and impact.
It was explained that it was possible to
include an item on the March 2020 agenda - this will be an opportunity to get a
full year's feedback and the real impact of the work.
(d)
Breakwater
A comment was made that it was necessary to keep the breakwater clear
of sand to ensure access to users. It was highlighted that machinery was available in the Highways
and Municipal Services yard that would be suitable to use with the clearance
work.
Observations
arising from the ensuing discussion:
·
Suggestion
to reconvene the Sand Group.
·
Need
to highlight the concerns to the Head of Highways and Municipal Services
·
That
the local community was willing to assist with the clearance work
·
The
breakwater was a valuable asset for the town - it enabled access to wheelchair
users, families with prams etc.
·
The
breakwater needed to be clear throughout the year
·
Invite
the Tourism and Marketing Manager to the meeting together with members of the
Town Council
·
To
conduct a discussion with the Highways and Municipal Department regarding using
their machinery.
(dd)
Sand near the Bath-house
It was highlighted
that the sand near the bath-house was now forming
dunes. The Harbour Master confirmed that
he would deal with the situation.