Ascension : Press Release - Tristan da Cunha: Harbour Repair and Refurbishment Project
Submitted by The Islander (Ascension Island Government) 24.01.2008 (Article Archived on 07.02.2008)

Tristan Administrator David Morley recently took the opportunity to brief the Tristan community via the Island's newly relaunched radio station, Atlantic FM, about plans for the harbour repair and refurbishment project.

Tristan Administrator David Morley recently took the opportunity to brief the Tristan community via the Island's newly relaunched radio station, Atlantic FM, about plans for the harbour repair and refurbishment project. This will begin with a visit on Thursday 24 January by 7 Royal Engineers on a specially chartered MV Kelso to conduct a reconnaissance study.  If all goes well, this will be followed next month by the main event - a visit by the RFA Lyme Bay from the UK, carrying a party of 50 Royal Engineers as well as all the plant and materials necessary to repair the harbour and begin its refurbishment.  David followed this excellent news by playing "Rule Britannia" in honour of the impending visit! 

This EDF-funded multi-million Euro project is a good example of cross-Departmental cooperation with FCO, MOD and DfID all working closely together to deliver, on behalf of the UK Government, a result which will be of enormous benefit to the Tristan community.

It was SHG that secured funding from the EU and DFID for this project and managed to obtain additional aid for this purpose following the Mid Term Review of EDF9 activities. SHG also has responsibility for ensuring that the project's  progress is monitored in line with EU requirements.

Office of the Governor

The Castle

22 January 2008