Fifth cruise terminal in Southampton is among the projects that has received public funding from a UK government programme to stimulate the constrction industry in the aftermath of the Civid-19 pandemic.
“In Southampton, one of Europe's leading cruise markets, investment is being made in the development of a new fifth cruise terminal that will deliver an iconic wave inspired building with solar generation and shore power ensuring a world leading zero emissions facility for cruise vessels in port,” Solent Local Enterprise Partnership said in a statement.
The organisation said that a total of £15.9 million of the £900 million that the government has earmarked for shovel ready projects are located in the areas in and around Southampton.
Regional Director Alastair Welch from Associated British Ports that owns the Port of Southampton commented: “We are pleased to hear of the announcement by MHCLG (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government) today confirming the government’s continued support for the cruise sector, which is crucial to our economy.’
“We look forward to confirming the details linked to this announcement to ensure we are able to support the resumption and future growth of cruise as soon as possible,” he said in a statement.
Southampton is the most important cruise port in the UK and handles roughly 2.0 million passengers per year prior to the Covid-19 pandemic.
