The sea link between Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is amongst transport schemes which could receive major funding from the South West Regional Assembly, it has been announced.
Under the new Regional Funding Allocation process, members of the SWRA were asked to decide which major schemes should benefit from Government funding over the next decade.
Whilst Cornwall County Council is said to be disappointed that projects such as the Camelford Distributor Scheme and A391 St Austell Link Road Scheme have not been prioritised, there is good news for the Islands.
The Assembly has acknowledged that there are some schemes which, although not affecting the whole region, are crucial to the economic and social future of a specific area. It has been suggested that the Isles of Scilly link and Newquay airport could be considered for cash set aside for such schemes.
The recommended programme of funding will be considered by the Regional Assembly this week.