The document discusses the history of Greystones Harbour from its construction in 1888 to plans for its redevelopment in 2014. It details periods of silting and wall collapses at the harbour over 110 years. Redevelopment plans from the 1990s onwards are outlined which aim to transform the harbour into a focal public space for the expanding town with facilities for water sports and recreation. Updates on construction progress from 2008 to 2010 are provided.

1. 2007: Greystones Harbour Silted & Walls Collapsed for 110 years ! Cllr Derek Mitchell

2. Greystones Harbour 1888 Built amid controversy Silting & wall collapses 1930 Storm 15 houses disappear 1960’s Kish Base 1980 WCC tidal study 1990’s Tracey & Gubay plans 1998 Think-Tank & Arup/Noone study 1999 Plan adopted by WCC 2001 Client’s Representative appointed to advise how to procure project and to procure as PPP. Cllr. Derek Mitchell

3. Greystones harbour Town expand 40%. As large as Wexford Town or Sligo Need for Focal Point and Community Facilities Wicklow fastest growing Maritime County Least Sea Access Points. 6 as against Galway 197. Cllr. Derek Mitchell

4. 2014: PUBLIC SQUARE as TOWN FOCAL POINT Leisure Use of Sea as Central Feature of Town Recreation Centre for Expanding Population Public Access to Sea Cllr. Derek Mitchell

5. Clubhouses & Boatyards for Sea Scouts, Rowers,Divers, Sailors, Anglers, CoastGuard 2 Public All Tide Launch Slips Area for Shows, tall columns for banners and festive decorations Good lighting, canopies, cafes, grass mounds, striking paving. Cllr. Derek Mitchell

6. Copenhagen Model 2006. No Waves Greystones Harbour Cllr. Derek Mitchell

7. Copenhagen Model. North East Gale . Inner Basin Calm enough to moor boats Greystones Harbour Cllr. Derek Mitchell

8. Smaller harbour considered 2003 Main Problem -As rough or rougher than previous harbour -Silt up as much as previous Thus unsafe to moor boats! Minor Problems -Bad Architecturally -Need €8m subsidy from somebody -Not all users catered for 10 Other designs considered. Either unacceptable or not viable. Greystones Harbour Cllr. Derek Mitchell

9. Start of Building 2008 Greystones Harbour Cllr. Derek Mitchell

10. May 2008, Greystones Harbour Temporary Causeway Cllr Derek Mitchell

11. Wall Section Greystones Harbour Cllr. Derek Mitchell

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13. Greystones Harbour Storm during Construction Cllr Derek Mitchell

14. July 2009 Cllr. Derek Mitchell

15. Entrance Roundhead being built. Cllr Derek Mitchell

16. January 2010 Cllr Derek Mitchell

17. January 2010 Greystones Harbour Cllr Derek Mitchell

18. March 2010 Greystones Harbour Cllr. Derek Mitchell

19. Greystones Harbour Plan Cllr Derek Mitchell

20. 230 Berths, Boardwalk, New Beach, 341 Apartments, Shops, No Government Funding Cllr Derek Mitchell

21. Now. Greystones Harbour All marine work, including 2 Public Slipways, finished October 2010. €40m+ Block D. Finish Oct 2011 if tenant finalised. Then most hoardings down and square open possibly with temporary surfaces Oct 2014 contract deadline Cllr Derek Mitchell

22. Achievement Good selection & management to keep going in crisis. Largest leisure project in Ireland. Compare Dublin Docklands Authority. €200+m taxpayers money, nothing achieved. Greystones. Virtually no taxpayers money, new harbour built as Town ‘Icon’ and central feature. Recognition. World Conference, International Magazines, Afloat. Delays Happen. DART campaign took 22 years. Greystones Harbour Cllr. Derek Mitchell