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Vision
Cowes Harbour and the River Medina to fulfi l their potential in delivering fi rst-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.
Strategic Objectives
Overriding Objective:
Promote and deliver a safety fi rst culture and manage enforcement responsibilities.
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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 fi ve 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.
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 identifi es 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 2017 - 2018
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