Wales’ largest fishing port, Milford Fish Docks, is set for an extensive redevelopment that is expected to revitalise the town’s heritage, which has links to the fishing industry going back 125 years.
The Port of Milford Haven is building new fish processing units, offices and facilities for the inshore fleet as part of its wider plan to boost the industry and strengthen the economic ties between the town and the fishing industry.
“It’s very exciting to see something that has been a long time in planning finally get underway,” said Jeff Teague, who is overseeing the project.
“Few people realise how vibrant Wales’ biggest fishing port actually is. We want to make the industry more visible and ensure it creates greater benefits for local businesses. Just as importantly, we want to make sure everyone can get a taste of what is landed here, if they want it,” he added.
The project, backed by the European Fisheries Fun through the Welsh government, will enable the existing sheds to be replaced with new facilities and workspace which Port of Milford Haven says will enable processors to add value to seafood landed, creating jobs and investment.
To make way for the new facilities, two buildings, known locally as the F Shed and Packaway buildings, will be removed as part of the works. Contractors WB Griffiths will be carrying out the works, expected to continue until spring next year.
