Ferry service to resume after repairs to pontoon
The Jubilee Pontoon on Saltash Waterside has been closed on health and safety grounds after suffering weather damage, including during Storm Darragh in December 2024.
Saltash Town Council, which runs the pontoon, said immediate repairs had been necessary to ensure the pontoon's structural integrity.
The work is due to be completed in time for the return of the ferry from Saltash to Royal William Yard, Plymouth, on 24 May.
Saltash Town Council appointed Voyager Boatyard to carry out the repairs to ensure the pontoon remained "safe, functional, and accessible for many years to come".
Town councillor Julia Peggs said the refurbishment marked an important step in enhancing the town's waterside infrastructure.
"It is a valued asset that serves both residents and visitors and I am pleased to see it nearing completion," she said.
"I look forward to the reinstatement of our partnership with Plymouth Boat Trips and to welcoming both returning and new users as the pontoon returns to service."
Plymouth Boat Trips will be operating the ferry service from Saltash to Plymouth for a second year.
Owner Ben Squire said: "We're thrilled to be able to safely resume the Royal William Yard to Saltash ferry service, thanks to the swift and thorough works commissioned by Saltash Town Council.
"The new route, introduced last year, has been a really successful addition to our ferry network."
The Jubilee Green Pontoon was installed by the former Caradon District Council (CDC) as part of a Millennium project around 20 years ago to provide all-tides access to Saltash.
More news stories for Cornwall
Listen to the latest news for Cornwall
Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@bbc.co.uk.
Ferry service between Plymouth and Saltash begins
Ferry service extended due to popular demand
Saltash Town Council
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
Earlier and later times added to York Park and Ride bus network
Earlier and later buses have been added to York's Park and Ride timetable. Changes that took effect on Sunday (June 20) mean that services will now arrive in York city centre by 5.45am (7.45am on Sundays), and will depart from the city centre at 10.30pm (every day). This applies to services 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, and 59. Councillor Kate Ravilious, executive member for transport at City of York Council, said: "Whether you're catching an early morning train, finishing an overnight shift, or enjoying a night out in York, this expansion is part of our commitment to giving people more travel options and making York a cleaner, more affordable, and more sustainable city." First Bus has also increased frequency across the Park and Ride network. Until September 7, additional buses will operate on weekdays on all services, and also on Saturdays on routes 7 and 8. Normal timetables will run on Sundays. For more information, visit and
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Yahoo
Northern offers 50 per cent off 2025-26 child season tickets
Northern is offering a 50 per cent discount on child season tickets for the 2025-26 academic year. The discount applies to under-16s and is available until 11.59pm on Thursday, July 31. Alex Hornby, commercial and customer director at Northern, said: "As we continue in our mission to make our railway accessible and as easy to use as possible, annual education season tickets are there to offer the best value for journeys to school and college. "We're encouraging parents and guardians to take advantage of even bigger savings now, before the end of July, when the discounts available will reduce. "Locking in this earlybird discount with a season ticket not only saves a lot of money; it ticks one more thing off the back-to-school list and it means no more faffing around with day or weekly tickets, too." Tickets will be delivered in time for the new school term in September. After July 31, season tickets for those under 16, and Year 11 students, will be priced at 40 per cent off the normal child season ticket price. Term-time tickets will also become available from this date. For more information, visit
Bloomberg
4 hours ago
- Bloomberg
Hot Tips for Saving Money on Summer Vacation
By and Merryn Somerset Webb Save Subscribe to Merryn Talks Money on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to Merryn Talks Money on Spotify Despite the UK experiencing it's third heatwave of the year last weekend, many Britons will still be jetting off on holiday, most likely somewhere with a different currency. The same is likely the case across Europe and the US and elsewhere. On this week's personal finance edition of Merryn Talks Money, hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek discuss some helpful tips for making the most of your money while on holiday.
