Proposal for new harbour

Countries: United Kingdom, Scotland

Category: Leads
Sector: Tracker
Source: http://www.bartonwillmore.co.uk/
Link: http://www.bartonwillmore.co.uk/
Organisations Involved: Aberdeen Harbour, Barton Willmore, Aberdeen City Council
Web Addresses: http://www.aberdeen-harbour.co.uk; http://www.bartonwillmore.co.uk; http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/
Opportunity Description: Construction, build, housing
Location: Aberdeen, Scotland
Estimated Value: Not available

Potential plans for a new harbour at Nigg Bay in Aberdeen have moved one step closer after planning and design consultancy, Barton Willmore, on behalf of Aberdeen Harbour, submitted a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) to Aberdeen City Council.

The plans propose a range of onshore infrastructure required to enable the construction of a new deep water harbour, including new roads, parking and means of access, temporary construction and fabrication areas and other associated development, which could include public realm areas, paths, lighting and signage.

This is an exciting milestone as the proposed new harbour at Nigg Bay is one of only 14 national developments designated within the National Planning Framework and would be a strategically important facility to support a range of sectors, including the oil and gas sector.

The proposals provide international connections and would make a significant contribution to the wider economy of the north east of Scotland. The new harbour is required to address current capacity constraints and to consolidate and expand its role.

Submission of the PAN is the first stage of the formal planning process and kick starts a programme of pre-application consultation, which will be undertaken prior to a formal planning application being lodged with Aberdeen City Council.