THE latest review of the draft Dublin Port Masterplan 2040 has been published and is available for public view.
The first review took place last year to try and ensure the plan achieves its main objective of providing a clear vision for the future sustainable development of Dublin Port.
The latest review takes in factors such as economic resurgence that has seen five years of consistent growth in cargo volumes, which have experienced 30 percent growth since 2012. Each of the last three years have been record years.
The 2018 review also considers evolving national policy, including publication of the Project Ireland 2040 National Planning Framework.
Development works at Dublin Port are already advanced with the Alexandra Basin Redevelopment project well underway and capital investment of €1 billion planned over the next decade.
Elsewhere, works have begun on the development of the 44-hectare Dublin Inland Port next to Dublin Airport.
Between now and 2040, other major development projects are envisaged on both the northside of the port and on the Poolbeg Peninsula to complete the development vision of Masterplan 2040.
Since Dublin Port began consultation on the review of the Masterplan, a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Environmental Report and Natura Impact Statement have also been undertaken and the findings incorporated into the Masterplan.
Eamonn O’Reilly, chief executive of Dublin Port Company, said the Masterplan would continue to be informed by extensive public and stakeholder consultation.
“The latest draft Masterplan incorporates a range of stakeholder views, taking account of strong economic growth and significant policy changes in recent years,” he stated.
“As a next step, I am encouraging anyone with an interest in the proper planning and sustainable development of Dublin Port in the context of Dublin Bay and Dublin City to review and input on the draft document before it is finalised later this year.”
Masterplan 2040 and impact statements can be found on Dublin Port’s website. Written submissions or observations can be made before May 25.