Extract from ING hope for fast-track treatment over harbour Thursday, October 13 2011

ING hope for fast-track treatment over harbour

Thursday, October 13, 2011

THE MULTIMILLION-pound Hayle harbour redevelopment works will not start until next year, the company behind the scheme has confirmed.

Following Cornwall Council's approval of its mixed-use scheme, ING said it would now have to work out the details of the Section 106 agreement regarding contributions to local amenities and infrastructure, which could take up to 18 months.

Spokesman Gary Cartmell said: "We hope that the council will fast-track the 106 agreement and that it will be completed between three and six months.

"After that the secretary of state will consider it. We hope that the application won't be called in and that we can proceed with our plan.

"But the earliest we can start works will be in July or August next year."

The first phase of the project involves infrastructure works including repairs of the harbour walls.

Communication

The company said it would spend the next few months liaising with its stakeholders to explain the process and proposed timescale.

Mr Cartmell also said it was very important that all the groups and supporters were 'kept in the loop'. "The meetings start next week when we will be meeting with various groups.

"It is very important that everybody understands that there's a lot of table work to be agreed before we can start working on the site," he said.

ING also confirmed negotiations with supermarket chain Sainsbury's were still ongoing and that its offer to redevelop Hayle Rugby Club on its existing site at Memorial Park remained open.

Morrisons and Asda, which failed to convince planners about their proposals, said they were disappointed but reviewing their options.