As works at the site of the 700 small berths marina continue along Coaling Island Minister Licudi visited to view the first caisson being towed and lowered into the sea, as the inaugural works on the wharf get underway.

The caisson is a concrete watertight retaining structure which will have water pumped into it once it is put into place. The water will sink the caisson, allowing it to form the first parts of the wharf structure. The second of many caissons will be completed today, to be fitted tomorrow.

Minister Licudi explained that thus far works had entailed the digging of trenches and building of revetment in order to separate certain parts of the marina that will allow different types of vessel.

The area has required a great deal of restructure. Admiring the site with project manager Chris Riddell and various GJBS workers, Minister Licudi explained that the marina is looking to be completed by Summer of 2015.