There is a clear opportunity to develop Baltic Wharf as a Marine Centre. However, to attract the investment needed the business case needs to be further developed and it needs to be backed by evidence. The Marine Sector Economics link goes a along way towards providing the evidential foundations needed.

The detail of the business case will be developed over the next few months as part of discussions with the many stakeholders and potential investors, with a view to a detailed plan being brought forward, so that an offer can be made to TQ9 Ltd in due course.

The following is a provisional and incomplete list of possible sources of investment in Baltic Wharf. It must be stressed that none have been approached as yet, but we will be talking to as many as possible over the coming months.

Private

• Premier Marinas (Investors in Noss Marina. Owned by the Welcome Trust).

• MDL Marinas (Investors in Dartside Marina)

• Yacht Haven (Investors in Plymouth).

• Boatfolk Marinas (No current presence in Devon. Recent merger of Dean and Reddyhoff, and Quay Marinas).

• Harland and Wolff (Recent acquisition: Appledore Shipyard in North Devon).

• Valeport Hydrographic (Marine sensors. Offices next to Baltic Wharf).

• Local Marine Business Current tenants, plus many local contractors and marine related businesses.

• Venture Capital (There are many that specialise in the marine sector eg. Marine Capital).

• Members of British Marine Federation

• Society of Maritime Industries Members

• Members looking to be part of a centre of marine enterprise from father afield.

Public

• Local Enterprise Partnership

• South Hams District Council (Consistent with Corporate Strategy, funding via Public Works Loan Board. Shared Prosperity Fund. Economic development earmarked reserves ).

• Larger marine engineering companies

• As part of the FLOW initiative. Also European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) until autumn 2022.