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Mercia Marina Development, Willington, Derbyshire.

Mercia Marina, Willington, Derbyshire opened on 6th September 2008

Mercia Marina, Willington currently have over 300 boats moored, however they still have good availability for all boat lengths on their fixed full length jetties and will very much welcome berthing enquiries. Mercia Marina, Willington are open seven days a week so please visit them to see what has attracted so many boaters and the facilities they can offer you.

A multi-million pound marina which will be one of the largest canal-based marinas in the country is to be built near Willington in Derbyshire. This ambitious project was given the go-ahead by South Derbyshire District Council’s planning committee.

Halletec has worked hard to ensure that planning permission was granted for this prestigious project at first presentation, after 2 years developing the Plan. The former gravel pit workings, originally used to provide construction materials for the A50 dual carriageway, will be developed to offer an attractive location with good access for boat owners.

The £7 million, 585 berth Mercia Marina leisure facility will feature a gastro pub, tearooms and 18 holiday log cabins which will provide around 40 full-time and 80 part-time jobs. Other amenities include a chandlery and fuelling quay.

Councillor Michael Bale, chairman of the planning committee, is pleased of this unique chance to promote tourism in South Derbyshire.

Mark Jenkinson, the project manager from Madecorn Leisure has worked with Halletec since the beginning of this project and is pleased with the support from South Derbyshire council planning
committee.

Work is due to start in November with the contractor Land and Water who are specialists in building marinas. The marina is due to be finished in time for the summer season, July 2008.

Halletec is a multi-disciplinary company whose expertise is in planning and environment, together with minerals, waste management and redevelopment. Halletec is based in Market Drayton Shropshire and an office in Lincoln. Halletec operates throughout the UK and Europe.

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