Dart Harbour’s Port Masterplan sets out its vision for sustainable growth and development over the next quarter of a century.

Although the plan has been completed, small tweaks can still be made and Dart Harbour & Navigation Authority welcomes feedback to the plan which can be read on their website.

Harbour Master Paul Britton says they plan to make worthwhile improvements: “Everything from a new small dinghy pontoon in Totnes in the next couple of weeks, to changing around our pontoons in Kingsweir to provide walk ashore pontoon access. over in Kingsweir and everything in between.”

Safety and navigation remain central priorities.

The harbour will continue to invest in infrastructure, maintain navigational standards, and improve access for all users, including those with disabilities.

They plan to expand facilities for yachts and small boats, enhancing visitor amenities, supporting local marine industries, and increasing capacity for larger vessels such as cruise ships and superyachts.

Paul Britton says the more revenue they generate, the better it is for their users: “We're not out to make a profit.

“The more income we can make, the more we can lower our prices, the better service we can provide and the better that we can service the environment and service the community.

The environment is a very important part of the plan.

The harbour is committed to improving ecological health, restoring habitats, achieving net-zero operations by 2050, and addressing pollution, particularly water quality in the upper estuary. Climate adaptation measures, including resilience to sea-level rise and storms, are also integral.

Paul gives an example of this green emphasis in action: “Part of our plans are to actually remove moorings from certain areas to make the area around Maypole, for example, return it to its natural environment.

“So there won't be any boats moored there.

“It will just be a wide, nice place for people to sail for wildlife to enjoy and to experience some of the beautiful bits that we've got up the river.”

To read the plan in full visit: https://www.dartharbour.org/