Steamer Quay refurb removal of non EHU pitches

Posted on 23/12/2022 21:18 by SteveL

But listen why not reply to the questions I asked? How will metering and entry barriers reduce costs?

In the scenario I suggested above, metering wouldn’t but intelligent barriers would mean the site could be run as non facility in the winter months with minimal manager input. Perhaps they could employ someone local to sort out any problems and for cleaning / checking service points. The site could then perhaps run at a profit, even with reduced numbers.

Posted on 23/12/2022 21:03 by DavidKlyne

Steamer Quay would be the idea site to try metered electricity because there is currently no EHU infrastructure. As they are starting from new the addition of metering would probably be of minimal extra cost compared to converting and existing site. Steamer Quay also has the advantage of having relatively few pitches which would further reduce costs but provide useful information on how the Club proceed or otherwise with metering on other Club sites. All that metering will do is remove the cost from the Club to the user, so overall the average Club member is unlikely to notice much difference but those that are happy to rely on their own power generation might benefit from a modest cost saving. There is also the assumption that electricity prices will continue to remain high which I think is wrong. Whilst we don't yet generate all of our electricity from renewable sources that element in years to come will increase and should lower costs which will add another question about whether metering has any cost benefits to Club/Members?

David

 

Posted on 23/12/2022 21:29 by Cornersteady

Yes and I liked that idea when you posted it, I don't know the area so is there a concern that it won't get used over the winter? I got the impression that with the new HS, SP and EHU it would attract people all year?

Posted on 23/12/2022 21:03 by DavidKlyne

Steamer Quay would be the idea site to try metered electricity because there is currently no EHU infrastructure. As they are starting from new the addition of metering would probably be of minimal extra cost compared to converting and existing site. Steamer Quay also has the advantage of having relatively few pitches which would further reduce costs but provide useful information on how the Club proceed or otherwise with metering on other Club sites. All that metering will do is remove the cost from the Club to the user, so overall the average Club member is unlikely to notice much difference but those that are happy to rely on their own power generation might benefit from a modest cost saving. There is also the assumption that electricity prices will continue to remain high which I think is wrong. Whilst we don't yet generate all of our electricity from renewable sources that element in years to come will increase and should lower costs which will add another question about whether metering has any cost benefits to Club/Members?

David

 

Posted on 24/12/2022 07:31 by cyberyacht

Reducing electricity costs are unlikely in the short to medium term and almost certainly not in my vanning lifetime or most of those on here.

My guess is that CAMC prices over the next year or two are going to become even more eye-watering than they are now. There have already been a few comments that occupancy seems lower than previously. Is this the future?