Southwark Council has announced plans to invest £676,000 into the refurbishment of the South Dock Marina. The funding will go towards structural improvements to the 203 year old dock which is home to 130 residential boats.

Locally, the marina helps to generate revenue to maintain the surrounding water channels and waterways.

The refurbishment programme includes:

• The replacement of all walkway decking in the marina with anti-slip panels. It is expected that the new decks will reduce maintenance such as gritting during the winter months.
• New male, female and disabled floating toilet and shower facilities along with a utility room.
• The installation of a new electrical distribution and service network with a state of the art control and monitoring system to enable customers to monitor their usage and pay their accounts online.

Cllr Barrie Hargrove, cabinet member for transport, environment and recycling, said: “We are glad to be able to deliver this essential programme of improvements to the South Dock Marina. The new developments mean that users and residents in the area will rightly be able to enjoy an enhanced and safer experience at London’s largest marina.”