Cable cars would solve Medway’s transport needs without building more bridges and tunnels over the river, according to transport consultants.

The firm Mott MacDonald has given the idea the thumbs up after being called in by Medway Renaissance to test whether it was feasible.

They concluded that it is possible, should attract an operator and would not cause major engineering problems.

Sir Terry Farrell, the Thames Gateway’s design champion, admitted he was “a really big fan” of the cable car idea.

He told the Medway Messenger: “Medway is a fragmented group of urban centres that the Navy used to hold together. Now what holds it together is the ambition to become a new city.”

He said cable cars were one of the best ways to connect the Medway Towns across its complicated river bends.

“It would be great for commuters and a tourist attraction and give Medway a unique and iconic skyline.”

Medway Renaissance has been trying to find a cost-effective, efficient transport system to solve Medway’s mounting traffic problems, where traffic has grown by a quarter in 10 years.

Mott MacDonald looked at a route from Strood to Rochester, Medway City Estate, Chatham and the Great Lines.

They have proposed a second overhead line linking Chatham, Medway City Estate’s planned park and ride, and the Historic Dockyard.

The government’s challenge for the council’s renaissance team is to transform Medway into a 21st Century city, overcoming physical barriers and poor links.

Mott MacDonald think the cable car system could be the economic solution to some of those problems.

If it goes ahead the scheme would be the first in Britain.