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Search the Public Notice PortalA new image has shown what Ipswich's Marina will look like as part of plans to remove 93 pontoons at Ipswich's 'Crown Jewel'.
Associated British Ports (ABP) have submitted plans to Ipswich Borough Council to alter what the Wet Dock and its Neptune Marina would look like.
To do so, they have asked the borough council to remove 93 existing pontoons and replace them with 15 new ones.
Additionally, they will also add a foul water treatment plant and two welfare buildings on either side of the marina - with toilets and showers for the users.
Those concerned about the proposals say they understand plans to renovate the area but "shrinking its size is not the answer".
An ABP spokesperson said: "Due to the current pontoons on the Northern side of the Marina being at the end of their asset life and requiring removal, the development proposal would secure the site's future use as a marina with brand new infrastructure which will ensure that we can continue to offer to berth in this popular location of the Waterfront. "
Following the death of its creator Alan Swann last year, ABP has taken back control of Neptune Marina, renamed it Beacon Marina and plans to integrate it with its own operation.
In previous plans, the port owner showed their intention to extend Ipswich Marina by removing pontoons on both sides and renovating the area.
However, campaigners said that these plans would mean nearly 100 boats would have to leave their dock and find a place elsewhere.
They created a group called Save Ipswich Waterfront, to push their campaign further.
David Cross, who is a member of the group said: "The Marina is like the Crown Jewel of our town and ABP wants to change it from what it is.
"We need to save it, keep the boats where they are and keep this town's main leisure spot together.
"I get the need to renovate it, it needs more stuff done, but shrinking its size is not the answer."
Since the plans were originally announced in 2023, boat owners have tried to meet with ABP repeatedly in their office at Old Customs House.
If plans are approved work would begin in early 2025.
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