Write a commentFollowing the postponement of a previously planned meeting due to storm Ali, Warrenpoint Port has set Monday 15 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 harbour is dealt with.
The event will take place at Warrenpoint Town Hall from 3pm to 6pm on 15 October.
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.
“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.
The public drop-in event will be attended by staff from Warrenpoint Port and its consultants Royal HaskoningDHV. More information is available at www.warrenpointport.com while comments can be made by emailing Warrenpoint.Site.Characterisation.Study@rhdhv.com
