Deep-water quay works have begun this week at Ros an Mhíl Fishery Harbour Centre in Co Galway, just weeks after the contractor was announced for the €30 million project.
As previously reported on Afloat.ie, the new Ros an Mhíl development will be accessible to large vessels such as Naval Service vessels, Marine Institute research vessels, marine survey vessels and marine leisure craft.
The works were set to begin on Monday 30 January, will be ongoing until December 2024 and include, but are not limited to, the following main elements:
- Construction of a new 200m-long quay wall structure, including all associated infilling and land reclamation;
- Construction of reclamation area of circa 2.4 hectares to act as a quay/storage hinterland area;
- Dredging of a 30m wide x 200m long berthing pocket adjacent to the new quay to a depth of -10.0m Chart Datum;
- Dredging of a navigation channel and turning circle to a depth of -7.0m A;
- Provision of all water and electrical services;
- Heavy-duty pavement surfacing to new quay structure area;
- Ancillary marine facilities and services; and
- Security and access arrangements for quay facilities.
The works are being advanced by civil engineering crews working from the adjacent lands, existing harbour infrastructure and from jack-up barges, pontoons, heavy civil engineering plant and machinery, work vessels and platforms. Divers are also employed on site.
For safety reasons, mariners are advised to proceed slowly and with caution in the approach channel to the inner harbour and within the inner harbour area and to give the works a clear berth. Wave-wash from vessels should be avoided.
For contact details and a plan of proposed works, see Marine Notice No 8 of 2023, attached below.