Marina Development
MAJOR REDEVELOPMENT OF AN ICONIC MARINA
Located in the heart of the New Forest National Park, Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour on the Beaulieu River underwent a major reconfiguration and extension to introduce notable improvements.
The Beaulieu River has been in the private custodianship of the Montagu family for over four centuries and is one of the few privately owned rivers in the world. The location of Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour is subject to extensive local, national and international environmental designations.
BUCKLER’S HARD VIDEO CASE STUDY
REVIEWING 6 YEARS OF PROGRESS
See Project Manager Sarah Dalley lead the latest inspection at the facility.
Hear the marina’s Managing Director, Russell Bowman, provide some insight into what the upgrades mean to the business.
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Location
Beaulieu River, Hampshire, UK
Client
Beaulieu Enterprises Ltd
Project Value
£1.5m
Team
Single Source Appointment
Buckler’s Hard Marina uniquely located with natural beauty
Delivered over two consecutive winter phases, Buckler’s Hard Marina responds to existing & future market demand, bringing a modern approach to berthing arrangements. It includes an increased number of larger & wider berths, increased provision of convenient walk-ashore pontoons and improved customer services & facilities. It was imperative to the client that the character and charm was preserved, which makes Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour so unique.
Due to the sensitive environmental setting of Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour, a detailed consent & approval strategy was required that considered the interaction between river users and designated habitats along the river to introduce a net benefit in disturbance and a positive ecological impact. Subsequently, Marina Projects successfully secured Planning Permission and a Marine Licence for delivering the associated works.
Sustainable redevelopment
The redevelopment of Buckler’s Hard Marina has been done sustainably, reusing existing marina equipment where possible to maintain the character of the location. Marina Projects managed & coordinated the procurement and contract negotiations with the selected Contractors, before acting as the client’s representative for the Project Management & Contract Administration from award through to completion.
SPECIALIST MARINA CONSULTANCY SERVICES PROVIDED:
Marina Projects was commissioned to provide the required level of expertise for all aspects of Buckler’s Hard Marina development including:
- Feasibility & Concept Design – review of site constraints and developing a range of concept options for selection of a preferred option to meet the clients brief and objectives
- Market Research – detailed market assessment of the Solent boating market
- Business Planning – development of a business case and pricing strategy for Buckler’s Hard Marina
- Stakeholder Consultation – management and coordination of a consultation process to foster support of the scheme from stakeholders to include resident berth holders and marine trades
- Planning Consent & Marine Licensing – execution of a targeted consent strategy designed to deal with a complex consent regime, leading to the securing Planning Permission and Marine Licence to deliver the full scheme
- Procurement & Project Management – provision of a comprehensive procurement package, to include a detailed pontoon reuse & refurbishment plan; performance specifications for new equipment; Employer’s Requirements; Form of Contract; and contractor/supplier negotiations
Marina Projects have diligently managed the project from start to finish and the results speak for themselves. Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour is without question one of the prime marina locations in the Solent and I am pleased that we are in a position to provide a high-quality berthing product to our customers for years to come.
Russell Bowman, Beaulieu Enterprises Managing Director
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