During a review of the slipway at Mount Edgcumbe, Plymouth City Council surveyors identified cracks that needed to be repaired. Whilst plans were being put in place to carry out the works, a further survey was carried out following the recent bad weather. The surveyors found that the storms have caused further deterioration beneath the slipway and repairs now need to be carried out more urgently.
Whilst we determine the scope of the additional damage and understand what repairs are necessary, it does mean that from tomorrow the slipway will be closed. We are currently working with the operator of the Cremyll Ferry to identify an alternative landing location and we are hopeful that this will be in place in the coming days.
However tomorrow, Thursday 24 October, the Ferry service will be suspended. We will provide further updates when we know more.
(*Update: We are still working with Cremyll Ferry on a solution to resume the service. We are hopeful this will be in the coming days, but unfortunately it does mean that there will be no ferry service tomorrow, Friday 25 October).
Ferry passengers are encouraged to check the operator’s website for more information: www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk