PORT OF POOLE DEVELOPING FOR THE FUTURE

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1 PORT OF POOLE DEVELOPING FOR THE FUTURE Nick Clarke & Kim Moore

2 INTRODUCTION Masterplan the benefits EIA & SEA (Strategic Environmental ) Changes in Marine Licensing.

3 PORT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS Development Strategy Market review Business strategy Wide options appraisal (Feasibility Study) Strategic Environmental (and SAA) Options Appraisal Review Recommend Preferred option Port Masterplan Draft Port Masterplan Initial consultation Consenting Strategy Finalise Port Masterplan Define scheme and present at consultation Board Commercial decisions Financial appraisals Corporate level Funding proposals Partner contributions Decision Technical investigations Preliminary Structure Designs Ground investigations Surveys Hydraulic Modeling EIA / HRA Points Financing Secure funding Design / Consents Secure Consents Detailed Design Tendering / Contracting Procurement Construction

4 A MASTERPLAN FOR POOLE HARBOUR Why do a masterplan? Regardless of a requirement, it is always better to plan than not plan Aligned Strategic Environmental Through the process, an alternatives assessment was undertaken to look at alternative sites within Poole Harbour Consents: New Harbour Revision Order; Marine Licence; TO PROVIDE: Wind farm base; Deep water quay; Cruise ship berth; Sufficient water depth for navigation and berthing of vessels using the proposed port developments. Planning Permission.

5 NEEDS ASSESSMENT Dry Cargo Undertook a review of World Fleet European Fleet UK & German Operators Deepening from -5.5m to -7.0m increased the potential number of ships being to berth by over 75% We looked at other sites within Poole Harbour and surrounding area to supply needs but without the access to the Port logistics connections, remote sites were unfeasible.

6 NEEDS ASSESSMENT Cruise Worlds fastest growing tourist trade Undertook a review of main European markets Deepening from -5.5m to -9m increased the potential number of ships being able to berth by over 80% Ramboll have completed the extension of Portland Port s cruise berth to accommodate up to 320m

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8 OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3 Existing depths are -5mCD to -6mCD Access channel is -7.5mCD with 1.4m UKC

9 WIDER ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT

10 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Scoping Robust scoping report Informal consultation with stakeholders Built a proportionate EIA scope that was agreed by Regulators Project Proposal Consideration of alternatives and selection of preferred approach Screening Determine whether an EIA is necessary Scoping Deciding what issues need to be addressed Consultation with stakeholders Baseline Data Collection EIA Developed to fulfil multiple legislative requirements Wide ranging consultation undertaken throughout production Collecting relevant data on the status of the environment Impact Evaluation of significance of identified impacts Mitigation Measures taken to reduce adverse impacts or enhance positive impacts Environmental Impact Report Formal document setting out required information from steps above

11 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Air Quality Archaeological Contaminated Land Desk Study Ecological Impact Flood Risk Transport Landscape and Visual Impact Environmental Statement Habitats Regulation Noise and Vibration Water Quality Impact Hydrodynamics and Sedimentological Studies Water Framework Directive Navigational Risk

12 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Environmental Statement Ecology Protected Species Notable Species Designated Sites Recreational Uses Socio-economics Airbourne Pollutants Water Nutrients Local Tourism Vessel Movements Community Facilities Employment Local Economy Harbour Uses

13 SUCCESSFUL DELIVERY Close working relationship with PHC to understand needs and flexibility for developments founded on robust and common principals Understood and built on existing relationships with statutory consultees Integrated delivery team between PHC, Ramboll and other consultants and advisors Continue to work as trusted advisors to PHC

14 CHANGES IN MARINE LICENSING EXEMPTIONS CATEGORY 1 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 3 No notification Deployment of oil spill equipment Maintenance of harbour works Removal of obstruction or danger to navigation Notice required Deployment of scientific instruments Collection of sediment samples Small scale maintenance dredging Notification and approval required Emergency repair and inspection of cables and pipelines Markers for European Marine Sites and Marine Conservation Zones

15 CHANGES IN MARINE LICENSING SELF SERVICE Fixed fee ( 50) Criteria: Duration of works (<12 months) Activity location (<10 sq mile) Site sensitive factors Low risk activities Licence issued cannot be varied Other consents may still be required, such as planning permission, landowner consent, environmental permit etc.

16 CONCLUSIONS Successful application for a revised HRO and Marine Licence Well planned (SEA setting the scene) Robust needs analysis Robust environmental assessment Limited conditions on consents Strengthened relationships with stakeholders to ease works going forwards. Retained flexibility for construction design and procurement to respond to shifting market demands.

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19 ANY QUESTIONS? Nick Clarke, Director Kim Moore, Principal Environmental Consultant