Waterfront houses and private berths in Alderney's bold bid to attract HNW's

Tuesday 13 October 2020

Plans for a 250-berth marina at the eastern end of Braye Bay are progressing, after the States of Alderney offered Braye Harbour Developments 18 months' exclusivity for the project.

The marina was given support by the island's government earlier this year, and it is now looking to work with the developers in the hope it will attract visitors and investors, while creating jobs for local residents.

The States of Alderney Chief Executive's Office has sent a letter to Gordon Owen of Braye Harbour Developments, asking that he progress plans which meet the island's economic and operational objectives for the project.

Pictured: It's hoped the marina will attract more visitors to Alderney.

As well as the marina, the plans will also include waterfront houses with private berths, which are expected to attract high new worth boat owners to the island. It is hoped the properties will help to fund the majority of the project and, at this stage, the cost to the States of Alderney is expected to be small.

Braye Harbour Developments has attempted to develop the area before, after it was given preferred bidder status for the planned project in 2012. But, just two years later, the firm lost that contract.

There are currently 70 visitors' mooring buoys available for use at Braye Harbour, with a slipway offering land access.

Pictured top: Plans are being developed for a marina in Braye Harbour.