Major expansion works were set to begin today (Thursday 4 March) for Castletownbere Fishery Harbour Centre at Dinish Wharf.
Works on the €23.5 million project, which had been due to begin in late 2018, will continue on the site until March 2022 and include, but are not limited to:
- Construction of a new quay structure approximately 216m at Dinish Island, including all associated infilling and land reclamation.
- Dredging of a berthing pocket adjacent to the new wharf extension by dredging to a depth of -8.0m Chart Datum.
- Dredging of a navigation channel to a depth of -6.5m Chart Datum.
- Construction of two new breakwater structures.
- Construction of a reclamation area to act as a quay/storage hinterland area.
- Provision of all water, electrical and fuels services.
- Heavy-duty pavement surfacing to new wharf/quay structure area.
- Ancillary marine facilities and services.
- Relocation of navigation lights.
- Revised security and access arrangements for quay facilities.
Civil engineering crews will operate 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 also be avoided.
