cowesharbourcommission.co.uk/strategic_plan
Vision
Cowes Harbour and the River Medina to fulfil their potential in delivering first-class port facilities and leisure services
and by acting as the main transport and shipping gateway supporting the Island’s economy and employment.
Mission Statement
Cowes Harbour Commission will manage the harbour, its safety and sustainable improvement and deliver the
Commission’s strategic objectives.
The Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) Strategic Plan 2016-2021 sets out CHC’s positive vision for the future
of Cowes Harbour, its development and management for the next five years and beyond. The Plan outlines
the Commission’s strategic and guiding policies and objectives, together with timelines that will help deliver
the plan and CHC’s vision for Cowes Harbour.
Strategic Objectives
Overriding Objective:
Promote and deliver a safety first culture and manage enforcement responsibilities.
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Complete delivery of the Outer Harbour Project by 2018 and support opportunities created by the more
sheltered harbour in conjunction with government agencies, town councils and the Isle of Wight Council.
Develop a Port Master Plan by end 2017 that identifies current and long-term growth strategies to
future-proof the port’s infrastructure and services whilst complementing the wider, local and regional
plans and policies.
Deliver a new cost-effective Medina Estuary Sustainable Maintenance Dredging Management Plan by
end 2017 in partnership with stakeholders.
Continue investment into marine based services and harbour facilities.
Manage our income and asset base to support the delivery of statutory duties and strategic objectives
to fund harbour improvements.
Support sustainable development and conservation of the harbour and marine environment.
Annual Report 2016 - 2017
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