Making waves: construction begins on Stranraer water sports hub

'Giant step' for water sports - DNG Online Limited

STRANRAER’S ambition to become a world-leading water sports destination has taken a giant stride forward, according to MSP Finlay Carson. The Galloway and West Dumfries MSP was unable to attend the groundbreaking turf-cutting ceremony in the town on Wednesday due to Holyrood commitments. However, he warmly welcomed the fact that work has now started in creating the £6.7 million development that will open hopefully in summer 2026. Mr Carson said:…

Making waves: construction begins on Stranraer water sports hub

CONSTRUCTION work has started on a new £6.7 million water sports hub in Stranraer. A groundbreaking ceremony marked the moment, led by members of Stranraer Water Sports Association’s (SWSA) Kids Club and Young Instructor programme. The project aims to transform the town’s waterfront and establish Stranraer as a major water sports destination. The development, which will be built by Clark Contracts, has been designed by architect John Renshaw and…

Construction begins on Stranraer’s new Multi Million Pound Water Sports Hub

Led by young people from Stranraer, the groundbreaking ceremony to mark construction of new Water Sports Hub took place on Wednesday 19th February 2025. Construction on the £6.7m development begins this month and the Hub is expected to open in summer 2026. The state-of-the-art facility, built to stringent Passivhaus specification, is an important part of Stranraer’s ambition to become a major water sports destination, training facility and event…