Port Chalmers Fishermen’s Co-operative Society Ltd president Ant Smith with the Careys Bay wharf in the background. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSONDunedin commercial fishermen are "totally anxious" about the need to maintain and upgrade the ageing Careys Bay Wharf. Eighteen fishing vessels skippered by co-operative society members, and several other charter or scientific vessels, were based at the wharf, which was continuing to deteriorate. The Steamer Basin marina where his vessel, built in the city in 2005, had long been based is to be demolished by Port Otago, after falling into disrepair. This move could help save the harbour from a "Third World" lack of recreational boat facilities, he said.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 23, 2021 15:32 UTC