New Date for Warrenpoint Port Event

Warrenpoint Port, Northern Ireland, has set Monday 15th October as the new date for an open drop-in event to allow members of the public and other stakeholders to learn more about proposed changes to how dredged material from the harbor is dealt with.

Taking place at Warrenpoint Town Hall from 3pm to 6pm, the event follows the postponement on health and safety grounds due to adverse weather caused by Storm Ali, of the previously planned meeting, reported the Port.

The public drop-in event will be attended by staff from Warrenpoint Port and its consultants Royal HaskoningDHV.

Clare Guinness, CEO, Warrenpoint Port said: “We are pleased to announce a new date for the public to join with us at Warrenpoint Town Hall to find out more about proposals for a new placement site for dredged material.”

“We are also extending the closing date for comments on this stage of the consultation process to 31st October,” added Clare Guinness. “In our role as a custodian of the marine environment, we want to hear the views of all stakeholders before any plans are put into action.”

It is proposed that dredged material, is placed at a site in the mouth of Carlingford Lough between Cranfield Point and Greencastle.

A number of surveys, studies and assessments will be undertaken to determine the suitability of the location, the results of which will be made publicly available and will be subject to further public consultation.