Camper and Nicholsons Marinas will be managing and operating the Marina on behalf of Blackstone from February 2017 under a three year contract.

Now, the marina can accommodate superyachts up to 40m, has been brought up to modern standards and as you walk around the docks, has a visibly high-end look and feel, largely due to the new marina layout, new pontoons, lighting and utilities.

Since Camper & Nicholsons Marinas won the redesign and refurbishment contract with Blackstone back in April 2015 a huge amount of work has gone into delivering the project on time and on budget.

Guy Rudd, Managing Director of Blackstone Property Management, commented: “We have made a significant investment in the St Katharine Docks estate and it is paying dividends in the number of new tenants we have at International House and the surrounding buildings. The marina provides the estate with a USP which attracts tenants who want an inspiring and unconventional setting for their business in Central London.”

The docks themselves are both ancient and historic, therefore protected – which added extra layers of complexity to the project. The restoration works were carefully undertaken to ensure no damage was done to the quay walls of the 3 marina basins within the dock.

Considerable care was taken not to disrupt the flora and fauna around the docks – including fish, ducks and other birds. Fish spawning brushes were installed as part of the works to encourage more fish species within the marina.

The entire works programme was completed in a ‘live’ marina, with yachts arriving and departing, with minimal disruption to berth holders and commercial tenants and land-side residents.

Paul Tetlow, General Manager at St Katharine Docks said: “Imagine a family trying to renovate their whole house, while still living in it! Everyone needs to be involved and kept well informed as each room needs to be emptied and reoccupied to support the ongoing works.”

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