Could Condor Ferries be returning to Weymouth?
Weymouth Town Council are carrying out a feasibility study to look at bringing back a ferry service
Last updated 25th Nov 2021
The sighting of the Condor Ferries CEO outside the Weymouth Town Council offices has sparked conversation.
John Napton was seen leaving the building on Monday after he took part in a public Full Council meeting.
The company are helping with a feasibility study to see if bringing back a ferry service to Weymouth harbour would be viable.
Weymouth Town Council have until the end of June 2022 to report back on the findings to Dorset Council.
A date has not been set for when the meeting will be held but the local authority say it is going ahead.
If a ferry service were to return to Weymouth harbour, it would significantly influence the future development of the Peninsula. Should it be found that it is not viable to attract a ferry service back to Weymouth harbour, alternative uses for that area will be considered to ensure that the site supports the harbour and contributes to the economic regeneration of the town.
Weymouth Town Councillors leading the ferry service exploration work have been asked to provide quarterly updates on progress over the course of the next year.
A spokesperson for Weymouth Town Council told Greatest Hits Radio Dorset:
“The meeting on the 22nd was mentioned last week at the public Full Council meeting in a round-up of upcoming engagements.
"The CEO from Condor was in attendance on the 22nd, as they are currently looking into a feasibility study, which has been reported in the media previously.
"Weymouth town councillors have been given until next year to report back to Dorset Council on this issue. An update on the project will be provided at a future public council meeting.”