A 220 MILLION baht two-storey development that will give Phuket's Chalong Pier a sea centre for yachts and vessels of all kinds is proceeding with speed, despite this week's wet weather.
Alongside the smart, circular glass-enclosed departure and arrivals point, construction is also moving fast on a second ''Chalong Pier'' that will be for the exclusive use of longtail boats.
The second pier is being built at a cost of 11.6 million baht.
The Chief of Phuket's Marine Office 5, Phuripat Theerakulpisut, told Phuketwan today that the ''one-stop'' calling point for incoming yachts would speed many of the Customs and Immigration processes that previously consumed time and energy.
Completion of both projects is expected around September or perhaps a little later, because of the recent rain.
Provision of the centre, at the end of the pier, and a longtail pier is expected to relieve pressure on the beach nearby.
The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation continues to run a ''pinkie bus'' shuttle service to the end of Chalong Pier.
Alongside the smart, circular glass-enclosed departure and arrivals point, construction is also moving fast on a second ''Chalong Pier'' that will be for the exclusive use of longtail boats.
The second pier is being built at a cost of 11.6 million baht.
The Chief of Phuket's Marine Office 5, Phuripat Theerakulpisut, told Phuketwan today that the ''one-stop'' calling point for incoming yachts would speed many of the Customs and Immigration processes that previously consumed time and energy.
Completion of both projects is expected around September or perhaps a little later, because of the recent rain.
Provision of the centre, at the end of the pier, and a longtail pier is expected to relieve pressure on the beach nearby.
The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation continues to run a ''pinkie bus'' shuttle service to the end of Chalong Pier.
We appreciate that the Central Government want to set up an All-in-One entry and exit point for foreign vessels but we would appreciate much more a professional marina to board our customers for day trips or liveaboards as well to keep safe our transport tour boats during storms.
Posted by Whistle-Blower on April 4, 2011 16:33