Help us save the Woodbridge waterfront

For the past 16 years the Whisstocks boatyard site on the River Deben in Woodbridge has been derelict.  The Whisstocks Project is a community bid to revitalise this riverfront area, a potential gem for the town, with a mix of marine and public uses.   At last, in 2012, it looks as if it may soon prove possible for the community to purchase the whole site.

We asked people in the local community how they would like the site to be used.  The response was:  some public access, a return to some boatbuilding and marine trade if possible, educational facilities and  tourist amenities.   This is what the Whisstocks Project aims to deliver.

Buying and transforming the site will require a huge fundraising effort – this can’t be achieved by volunteer effort alone. We will need to pay for publicity, professional support and other expenses.

What has happened so far

Click on About the Whisstocks Project  to delve into the history of the site, and the ongoing campaign to rescue it from inappropriate development and dereliction.

How you can help

Everyone working on the Project is a volunteer, you can help by:

Frequently Asked Questions

Click on FAQ to find out more about the way the Whisstocks Project is working.

Have your say

This is a community project – you are entitled to be involved!

We want to hear your comments, ideas, and questions.  Contact us by email, or write to Whisstocks Project, Sun Wharf, Deben Road, Woodbridge, IP12 1AZ.

Or  join in our open forum to see what others are saying, and contribute to the discussion.

The people behind the Whisstocks Project

Go to About Us to find out more about the volunteers, organisation of the Project, and our sponsors.

There is a long story behind this – go to Campaign History if you want to know how we got where we are today.

You can also see a list of the many people and organisations have been involved with the idea of reviving the yard over the years .