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was completed, transforming the River Tawe into long lake. Additional berths were constructed behind the barrage, just outside the marina proper, providing berthing for an additional 200 boats. A lock was incorporated into the barrage design to allow the passage of boats between the River Tawe system
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complex finally closed in 1969, leaving the area as an industrial wasteland which was sold to the council. Initially, a new relief road was proposed to take traffic away from the Oystermouth road. However, there was a government reorganisation in 1974 which decided on a new strategy. By 1975, a new
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It took a further five years for land acquisition, clearance and infrastructure installation before redevelopment could commence. New sea defence works were installed, the dock basin had to be cleared of debris and new moorings needed to be installed for the marina. More efficient modern
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gates were fitted, along with a new swing bridge, and the quaysides were paved to create a public walkway around the dockside.
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planning strategy had been prepared which identified social and economic policy objectives with a new regeneration programme.
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The yacht marina was opened in 1982, providing berths for 385 boats. It was not until 1992 that the
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displays some of its maritime collection at the marina, including:
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The South Dock area of the marina, taken from Trawler Road
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