INvESTMENT

MDL continues unprecedented investment across its marina network

We are proud to announce a significant investment of £13.6 million in the ongoing 2024/25 season, reaffirming our commitment to enhancing facilities and services for our berth holders, tenants, and visitors.

In addition to this season’s investment, we are committed to allocating a further £4.1 million by the end of March 2025. This forms part of our ambitious £40 million investment plan to enhance our marina network over the next five years.

Our investment has been strategically directed towards a wide range of projects focused on improving infrastructure, sustainability, and the overall customer experience. Key areas of expenditure include:

• Berth holder facilities: Over £249,000 invested in upgrading showers and toilet facilities.
• Dredging projects: £962,000 allocated to maintaining navigable waters.
• Operational equipment: £466,000 directed towards modernising lifting, storage, and utility systems.
• Infrastructure upgrades: £7.5 million spent on significant improvements to roads, buildings, and critical marina facilities, with major projects at Ocean Village, Northney Marina, and the expansion at Shamrock Quay.
• Pontoon and quay wall enhancements: £2.7 million dedicated to ensuring the safety and stability of vital marina infrastructure.
• Sustainability initiatives: £588,000 channelled into projects such as photovoltaic (solar) installations to reduce our carbon footprint.
• Technology upgrades: £395,000 used to improve connectivity and operational efficiency.

“We are deeply committed to investing in our marinas to create exceptional environments for our customers and to future-proof our operations,” says Tim Mayer, Sales and Marketing Director.

“By focusing on innovative, sustainable, and customer-centric investments, we aim to enhance the marina experience for everyone who visits and makes MDL Marinas their home. The £40 million planned investment over the next five years underscores our long-term vision to be at the forefront of the marina industry.”

Notable Investment Projects

This season’s investment features several key projects, including:

• Northney Marina: Extending the marina office to offer improved facilities and services, plus the addition of a new 35-tonne hoist.
• Multiple Marinas: Installing photovoltaic solar panels as part of our sustainability initiative to reduce environmental impact.
• Torquay Marina: Enhancing Pier A and replacing Piers F and G, alongside improvements to car park decking.
• Cobb’s Quay Marina: Redecking Piers B and D, and the installation of new smart electric meters to improve the berth holder experience.
• Penton Hook Marina: Refurbishing West Harbour facilities and adding a new pump-out facility for convenience and environmental safety.
• Ocean Village Marina: Completely replacing all pontoons along the south side of the marina, with smart electric meters giving berth holders full control over their electricity usage.
• Hamble Point Marina: Refurbishment of the toilets and showers, resurfacing of access roads, and the addition of new waste storage facilities, improving comfort, safety, and environmental standards.

Future Commitment

With an additional £4.1 million set to be invested by the end of March 2025, we remain dedicated to maintaining our leading position through continuous improvement. Our £40 million investment plan over the next five years will continue to drive innovation, enhance service delivery, and strengthen our marina infrastructure well into the future.

“By prioritising sustainability and operational excellence, we’re not only improving the functionality and appearance of our marinas but also preserving the natural beauty of our waterfront environments,” adds Mayer. “Our goal is to deliver a world-class marina experience while safeguarding the ecological health of our waterside locations.”