Local community, charity and educational groups are being invited to make their home in a unique property.

PD Ports, the owner of the former lifeboat building in South Gare, is making the 2,900 sq.ft property available to local groups for river or marine activities.

Michael McConnell, Group Property Director at PD Ports, said: “This is a unique opportunity that could support the growth of a local community.

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“We recognise the challenges that local community interest groups are facing in the current economic climate and that’s why we wish to consider granting a lease for a use that could really benefit from a new premises.”

Cllr Carl Quartermain has backed the call saying: “This is a fantastic opportunity for a local community interest group to bring a new lease of life to the former lifeboat building. The facility is in a perfect location for an initiative with a marine focus given its location at South Gare.”

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“PD Ports has a fantastic reputation for supporting the local community and this is another example of that. I fully support this opportunity and look forward to seeing the facility put to good use."

If you are interested, contact Kathryn Watson on 01642 877042 or at kathryn.watson@pdports.co.uk.