Mussel Farm

During the early part of 2008 there was considerable interest and some concern on the subject of a possible application to site a Mussel Farm at or near the mouth of the River.  The first suggestion was to site it near the approach to Gillan Creek; however, following various discussions the proposal was shifted to a location in the main part of the river mouth inside Dennis Head.  The applicant was very careful to open the proposition to fullest consultation with all parties who might have an interest, and opinions were forthcoming from many sources, the largest number being opposed for a variety of reasons.  The proposal never in fact reached the stage of a formal application.

After much further deliberation, the applicant has decided to relocate his proposal to a site outside the Helford (in Porthallow Bay).  The HRA having been involved in the early discussions and having received a number of expressions of concern, now no longer has any interest in the matter as it lies outside the terms of reference of the Association being beyond the river boundaries.