In reply to steve taylor: Hi Steve I met the lady and chap from stone firms behind this project at the quay on Saturday. The climbing facility was only a small part of their plan for the site which is very ambitious if it had been just climbing I would have advised not to proceed but as part of their overall plan it could well work especially as they were looking to include something along the lines of clip and climb.
Not sure of their timescale or whether they have the financial backing they would need, but with the changes at Southwell some of the facilities they are looking to provide it could be good for the island, and a good use of a dirty great hole in the ground. If you want to know more speak to mick Cooke as he has done some work for them.
Neal