South Dock Marina

South Dock Marina is set to undergo an £8 million structural upgrade to deliver crucial health and safety improvements.  

The programme of works, led by Southwark Council, has now been granted planning permission.  

South Dock Marina is home to over 200 berths and plays an integral role in the borough’s local economy. Over the past decade, the Council has carried out several improvements to the marina and has recently begun preparation for the upcoming safety works.

The boatyard will be reorganised to create a safer environment. The Council will create purpose-built workshops and business units that comply with modern building standards, including fire safety, thermal performance, and energy efficiency. These units will be available for rent to eligible businesses. The plans also include a new substation to increase capacity for the boatyard and at Greenland Dock.

Additionally, as part of the boatyard works, the council will replace the existing crane at the marina, which has nearly reached the end of its useable life after almost 40 years. The new crane will be installed a few metres south of the current one and will require new foundations.  

Preparations will begin for construction works to start on site later this summer.  Preliminary works will start shortly, including further surveys and site clearance.  The first part of the construction works, which will be the laying of new underground services will complete in the autumn at which point the works above ground, including the construction of the new workshops and studios will commence.   It is expected that all construction activity will complete within about 12 months, including the replacement of the existing crane. 

More detailed information about the project can be found at the link below to the Council’s planning portal, by copying the planning reference 23/AP/3273 into the search box – Southwark Council - online planning register.

Regular project updates will be circulated to all relevant parties during the term of the works and will be available to view on this webpage. If you require any further information about the project, please email leisureprojects@southwark.gov.uk