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UKSF Infrastructure Scheme projects: grants awarded in round 4 of the scheme

Updated 3 September 2024

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»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp following organisations have been awarded grants through the Infrastructure Scheme round 4 to:

  • build and improve existing recreational sea fishing infrastructure
  • bring social and economic benefits to coastal communities

1.  Shoreham Port

Location: Shoreham, England

Award amount: £24,018.84

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Defra has awarded over £24,000 to Shoreham Port. This will fund the construction of an access path that will connect a car park to the Western Harbour Arm, a popular location for recreational fishing.

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp project will:

  • increase access for the public, providing disabled users a safe route to the harbour arms
  • promote the sport of recreational fishing by increasing the volume of people able to access the harbour arms

2.  Southport Boat Angling Club

Location: Southport, England

Award amount: £29,998.92

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Defra has awarded just under £30,000 to the Southport Boat Angling Club as part of a project to build their own club house and storage facility. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp construction will provide:

  • tractor storage
  • a workshop area
  • a training room
  • a kitchenette
  • toilet and changing facilities

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp project will:

  • contribute to the regeneration programme for the Ainsdale Shore area
  • promote the sport and offer benefits for the community by providing a purpose-built space that can host open events and facilitate training

3.  Wigtown Bay Coastal Rowing Club

Location: Isle of Whithorn, Scotland

Award amount: £100,000

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Defra has awarded £100,000 to Wigtown Bay Coastal Rowing Club to build a boatshed. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp boatshed will enable leisure anglers to maintain and repair craft, as well as provide access to showers, toilets, and changing facilities. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp space will also be used to carry out boat building and store sub aqua and coastal rowing kit.

This project will:

  • contribute to boosting coastal tourism by providing a space for the community to engage with recreational angling
  • increase the number of participants of the sport through the construction of new facilities, including improved access for disabled users
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