Businesses in Dorset have expressed support for Poole's application for a second harbour crossing. The public inquiry into the project in southern England begins later this month and the leader of the local chamber of commerce and industry has said that a large majority of local businesses were convinced the bridge is needed. Dorset Business chief executive Peter Scott said that he believed that the bridge balances factors such as upgrading transportation links, enhancing prospects for business and minimising the impact on the environment.