·         Two old Yokohama fenders had been removed and were to be sold for around £2,000 each

·         The cost of replacing these with sling fenders came to £7,950 each.  The pilings would need to be faced with a non-abrasive material but the life span of this would be 20 to 25 years

·         Six pile fenders were to be removed from the South Pier and used at the Cove

·         New facing was being looked at for the fuel berth

·         Currently the Harbour ladders were replaced every three years and a more cost effective option was being looked at

·         Captain Hines from Chivenor Marine Base was going to visit and take a sample of sand to test for suitability for use in filling their sandbags.  If the quality of the sand was correct they would dig down one to two metres, this had the added bonus of helping to keep the culverts clear

·         Vacant possession of all kiosks had been regained.  It was no longer planned to fully demolish the kiosks.  Architects drawings of the proposed plans for the pier entrance had been received

·         The finials were of historic significance and would be relocated to the Victoria Pleasure Grounds nearby

·         The clock was to be relocated to an arch which would mark the entrance to the pier which would give the additional bonus of retaining the history but also enhancing the pier