A decision to build a 215-berth marina between St. David's and St. George's has been deferred so the Planning Board can get more information.

The Stocks Harbour facility, which would be located east of the Swing Bridge, would be built off land owned by the Bermuda Land Development Company, and constructed by Stocks Harbour Marina Ltd.

According to a person close to the application, the only major change to the proposal since it was first put forward in 2008 is a reduction of a parking lot from 40 cars to 24. The change was made to prevent a marine area from being filled in.

The marina would be made up of a series of floating docks, and has been designed to withstand Category Four hurricane conditions.

According to an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) included with the planning application, the marina would be capable of catering to a wide variety of boats.

It said: "A range of utilities will be made available to the marina berths, including power, potable water and telecommunications."

No dredging is to be involved in the project according to the EIS, and the impact of the marina on the environment was said to be minimal.

The Corporation of St. George, which is in the early stages of planning its own marina intended for Ordnance Island, said it was not concerned that the Stocks Harbour project will affect their plans.

Mayor Kenny Bascome said: "The competition is already out there. With the number of boats on the Island, I am sure the two projects will complement each other."