Exciting news for Swansea! 🚤 The idea of a high-speed ferry zipping across the Bristol Channel to link Swansea with southwest England is gaining serious traction. Almost everyone who chipped in on a recent consultation is on board, showing a massive 98% approval for the innovative concept. 📝
The idea is simple yet promising: a fast, eco-friendly ferry that skips past the M4 and M5, cutting down on travel time and opening the doors to potential investment in our ports. 🌍 But hang tight, there’s still a need for more research to see how this would work in reality.
The Swansea Council has teamed up with maritime experts at Ocean Prime to dig deeper into the possibilities. They’ve even drafted a memorandum of understanding to keep this project sailing smoothly. 🛳️ Talks are underway with councils across southwest England to see how this dream could be turned into a reality. 🤝
Ocean Prime’s big vision? A 55m vessel whizzing along at 40 knots, handling passengers, cars, and some cargo, making travel quicker and greener. While the destinations are still being worked out, Swansea stands firmly as a key stop.
Remember Severnlink back in 2010? It didn’t quite hit the water due to funding, but this time around, there’s fresh enthusiasm and a well-charted course to hopefully see this project through. 🌊
Stay tuned for the official findings from the consultation report—due to be revealed soon. Who knows, a quick jaunt across the Bristol Channel could be in our future! ✨