Cremyll Ferry back at Admiral's Hard

The slipway at Admiral’s Hard has been repaired and is welcoming Cremyll ferry passengers once more - although ominously Plymouth Council says a further programme of work is on the cards.

The slipway closed in March following reports of damage to the structure. A section of sheet piling on the wall of the slip had collapsed, releasing a quantity of stone infill into the water, preventing the ferries from safely docking.

Specialist marine engineers were deployed to repair this part of the quay which is Grade II listed and whose origins date back to the Bronze Age, although most of the slip was built in the late 18 and 19th centuries.

Their work entailed replacing the sheet piles and clearing the debris. Other work including concrete pours into voids which were created by wave action.

Metal strappings have also been installed along the edge to provide more rigidity.

While the work was carried out, ferryboats used Royal William Yard.

Plymouth Council said the work had enabled a more detailed survey to be carried out on the AH quay and a further programme of work was now being planned.