Bristol Harbour is expanding its capacity for visiting and resident boaters with newly installed moorings at Capricorn Quay, the harbour authority says.
Staff at the harbour authority have been fitting out pontoons at the site to allow more boats to tie up and stay overnight, with final facilities under development that include a floating cabin with a composting toilet. The additional moorings are intended to make the harbour more accommodating to visitors at a time when recreational use of the waterways is growing.
The Capricorn Quay improvements tie into wider harbour management work that saw the team step in after the unexpected closure of Kelston Lock, helping visiting craft find safe winter moorings. Harbour officials say they are focused on keeping facilities operating smoothly and safely during periods of high demand.
While a precise opening date for the new mooring facilities has yet to be confirmed, the pontoons and associated infrastructure are being readied for use. The floating cabin with basic facilities is part of a broader effort to upgrade amenities around the harbour, with the council’s leisure pages pointing to other ongoing harbour activities and events.
The enhanced mooring capacity at Capricorn Quay could make it easier for boat owners and visitors to explore Bristol’s central waterside, and may help foster more activity at one of the city’s marquee outdoor spaces.
