UK: MDL continues unprecedented investment

MDL Marinas, one of Europe’s leading marina operators, has announced a significant investment of £13.6 million in the ongoing 2024/25 season reaffirming its commitment to enhancing facilities and services for berth holders, tenants and visitors.

The company is also committed to allocating a further £4.1 million by the end of March 2025, forming part of an ambitious £40 million plan to enhance the marina network over the next five years.
Key areas of expenditure include:
Berth holder facilities: Over £249,000 invested for upgrading showers and toilet facilities.
Dredging projects: £962,000 allocated to maintaining navigable waters.
Operational equipment: £466,000 directed towards modernising lifting, storage and utility systems.
Infrastructure upgrades: £7.5 million on significant improvements to roads, buildings and critical marina facilities, with major projects at Ocean Village and Northney Marina, and expansion at Shamrock Quay.
Pontoon and quay wall enhancements: £2.7 million dedicated to ensuring the safety and stability of vital marina infrastructure.
Sustainability initiatives: £588,000 channelled into projects such as photovoltaic (solar) installations to reduce carbon footprint.
Technology upgrades: £395,000 to improve connectivity and operational efficiency.
“We are deeply committed to investing in our marinas to create exceptional environments for our customers and to future-proof our operations,” says MDL sales and marketing director Tim Mayer.
“By focusing on innovative, sustainable and customer-centric investments, we aim to enhance the marina experience for everyone who visits and makes MDL Marinas their home. The £40 million planned investment over the next five years underscores our long-term vision to be at the forefront of the marina industry.”