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25-06-2025
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Removal work to begin on derelict paddle steamer
Work to remove a wrecked paddle steamer moored in Truro is due to begin this week, Cornwall Harbours has said. The Compton Castle has been moored on Lemon Quay since the early 1980s and was previously used as a cafe and a floating museum. Its removal is the latest phase of a project to renovate the area of the city and improve access to the waterside edge at Town Quay. Alan Stanhope, Chair of Truro Town Deal Board, said the boat had become "an unwelcome eyesore in a prominent part of our city centre". More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall "Removing this derelict and decaying boat will trigger a clean up and redevelopment of this important part of Truro, which marks where the city meets the river," he said. Mr Stanhope said removing the boat would have "an immediate positive impact" and would support plans to regenerate the city and create more green space. Because of its "unstable condition" the boat will need to be broken up and pieces taken away by lorry, a spokesperson for Truro Harbours said. The removal process would begin on Wednesday 25 June and should take four weeks to complete, the spokesperson said. It was one of seven projects being funded through the Truro Town Deal programme, which aims to "connect the city with the river" and boost businesses, they said. The Compton Castle was built in 1914 and used as a naval ammunition carrier in World War Two, before being moved to its current location in 1982. The vessel's condition has deteriorated significantly over the last 15 years and it sank on its mooring in 2023. A 2024 report for the Cornwall Harbours board said the boat was being used by rough sleepers. "Despite some temporary repairs being made, the boat has remained empty, with efforts to find it a new role or home proving unsuccessful," the spokesperson said. The board successfully proposed removing it last year. Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Disposal of wrecked paddle steamer may cost £200k Possible reprieve for wrecked paddle steamer Truro's Lemon Quay project takes step forward Cornwall Harbours Truro Town Deal
BBC News
25-06-2025
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Removal work to begin on Truro paddle steamer The Compton Castle
Work to remove a wrecked paddle steamer moored in Truro is due to begin this week, Cornwall Harbours has Compton Castle has been moored on Lemon Quay since the early 1980s and was previously used as a cafe and a floating removal is the latest phase of a project to renovate the area of the city and improve access to the waterside edge at Town Stanhope, Chair of Truro Town Deal Board, said the boat had become "an unwelcome eyesore in a prominent part of our city centre". "Removing this derelict and decaying boat will trigger a clean up and redevelopment of this important part of Truro, which marks where the city meets the river," he Stanhope said removing the boat would have "an immediate positive impact" and would support plans to regenerate the city and create more green space. Because of its "unstable condition" the boat will need to be broken up and pieces taken away by lorry, a spokesperson for Truro Harbours removal process would begin on Wednesday 25 June and should take four weeks to complete, the spokesperson was one of seven projects being funded through the Truro Town Deal programme, which aims to "connect the city with the river" and boost businesses, they said. The Compton Castle was built in 1914 and used as a naval ammunition carrier in World War Two, before being moved to its current location in vessel's condition has deteriorated significantly over the last 15 years and it sank on its mooring in 2023.A 2024 report for the Cornwall Harbours board said the boat was being used by rough sleepers."Despite some temporary repairs being made, the boat has remained empty, with efforts to find it a new role or home proving unsuccessful," the spokesperson board successfully proposed removing it last year.
BBC News
20-06-2025
- Business
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Plans for bridge to connect two parts of Truro scrapped
A planning application for a bridge to connect two parts of Truro has been scrapped and could be replaced by a cheaper alternative. The Truro Town Deal Board axed the plans which would have seen the bridge - known as a lifting bridge - connect Truro's Boscawen Park with Newham. The proposed new design would be for a bridge which would have a pivot point on the western quay. The estimated amount for the original plans were between £6.25 and £6.86m, and the new amount would cost between £5.36m and £5.86m. 'Huge challenge' The new project has also been awarded about £812,000 in Cornwall Council match funding, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. A revised planning application for the updated bridge design is expected to be submitted in the autumn. Should planning permission be granted, construction could start in spring 2027, for completion by the end of 2027 or early Stanhope, chair of the Truro Town Deal Board, said: "The board has faced a huge challenge in the delivery of our plan against rising costs of construction and materials. "We therefore welcomed the opportunity earlier this year to revisit the design and mechanism of the bridge with the view of reducing costs."
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02-03-2025
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Truro's Lemon Quay project takes step forward
Plans for Lemon Quay in Truro have taken a step forward with the submission of the first planning application for the project. The scheme aims to make the area a more attractive place to shop, work and visit. The first stage of the plans submitted for approval include work to open up the entrance to the subway on Lemon Quay and improving the lighting. The project is one of a range of regeneration schemes in Truro supported by £23.6m of government funding via the Town Deals programme. Truro Town Deal Board, which is overseeing the project, said it would involve demolishing the existing concrete retaining walls on each side of the subway and replacing them with lower cut back walls. New steps are also planned to provide access to the riverside edge of Lemon Quay, offering an alternative route for subway users, it added. Alan Stanhope, chair of Truro Town Deal Board, said: "This is a major step in our Lemon Quay project to make it a more welcoming, vibrant and enjoyable space for everyone. "By improving accessibility, enhancing the subway and creating stronger connections with the river, this scheme will strengthen Truro's appeal as a place to live, work, and visit. Further applications for the remaining elements of the scheme, including plans for planting and landscaping in other areas of the quay, are being finalised. Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Images show how 'new' Truro could look by 2026 Cornwall Council
BBC News
02-03-2025
- Business
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Cornwall's Lemon Quay project takes step forward
Plans for Lemon Quay in Truro have taken a step forward with the submission of the first planning application for the scheme aims to make the area a more attractive place to shop, work and first stage of the plans submitted for approval include work to open up the entrance to the subway on Lemon Quay and improving the project is one of a range of regeneration schemes in Truro supported by £23.6m of government funding via the Town Deals programme. Truro Town Deal Board, which is overseeing the project, said it would involve demolishing the existing concrete retaining walls on each side of the subway and replacing them with lower cut back steps are also planned to provide access to the riverside edge of Lemon Quay, offering an alternative route for subway users, it added. 'Vibrant and enjoyable' Alan Stanhope, chair of Truro Town Deal Board, said: "This is a major step in our Lemon Quay project to make it a more welcoming, vibrant and enjoyable space for everyone. "By improving accessibility, enhancing the subway and creating stronger connections with the river, this scheme will strengthen Truro's appeal as a place to live, work, and visit. Further applications for the remaining elements of the scheme, including plans for planting and landscaping in other areas of the quay, are being finalised.
