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The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, announced this morning details of a €38.3m Capital Investment Package for the ongoing development of Ireland’s publicly owned harbour network including 79 Local Authority Harbours across 12 coastal Local Authorities.
See funding allocations below
In announcing the 2021 programme, the Minister said, “I am delighted to announce this €38.3 million capital investment package in our six Fishery Harbour Centres and 79 Local Authority owned piers and harbours around our coast which underlines the importance this Government places on the contribution of the wider Seafood sector to Ireland’s economy and to rural coastal communities in particular.”
The Local Authority programme which forms part of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marines’ 2021 Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme, whereby the Department co-funds up to 75% of the total cost of approved projects with the Local Authority providing the balance (see table 1 below).
In regard to the Local Authority scheme, the Minister stated, “It was important to me to place added importance on the Local Authority scheme this year and I am pleased to be to in a position to announce an enhanced €4.2 million programme in 2021 to assist Coastal Local Authorities in the repair and development of fishery and aquaculture linked marine infrastructures under their ownership. This year I have redirected savings due to Covid limitations on other projects to increase the monies available to the Local Authorities resulting in a 35% increase in 2020 allocations. Together with funding from Local Authorities, the total amount to be invested in local piers and harbours in 2021 under this scheme comes to €5.6 million.”
Minister McConologue went on to say, “The €4.2 million package I am making available this year provides funding for a diverse suite of 79 projects geographically spread across 12 Local Authorities which will improve the amenities provided to the wider Marine community in these coastal areas. It will provide a much needed economic boost to rural coastal communities particularly in these trying times and also make them more attractive to tourists in the longer term. During the pandemic, we have become more aware than ever of the importance of our outdoor spaces and local amenities. The continued upgrading and refurbishment of our local piers and harbours will support local fishers, tourism and will have numerous knock-on benefits for local economies. This again demonstrates our Government’s commitment to rural Ireland.”
Overall, the annual Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme provides funding for safety, maintenance and new development works at the six Fishery Harbour Centres at Howth, Dunmore East, Castletownbere, Dingle, Ros An Mhíl and Killybegs (see Table 2 below).
The primary function of the Fishery Harbour Centres is to underpin the ongoing development of the fisheries and seafood processing sectors, while also facilitating other diverse marine-related activities.
The Minister said, “Critically, this year’s funding for the Fishery Harbour Centres provides for the completion of three strategically important projects in Castletownbere, Killybegs and Howth, delivering an additional 460 metres of berthing space in the respective harbours. These projects have experienced delays as a result of the necessary Covid restrictions. This is in accordance with Action 65 of my Department’s 2021 Action Plan. Additionally, a number of new projects are commencing across the six Fishery Harbour Centres continuing the improvements being made in facilities available to fishermen and other harbour users."
The Minister concluded by saying “All told, €140 million has been invested in the Fishery Harbour Centres between 2010 and 2020, with a further €31 million invested in Local Authority owned marine infrastructure over the same period. This years €38.3 million investment in 2021 will create short term employment in some of the most rural coastal communities during the works, as well as reinforcing the strategies for diversification and to develop an environment for long term, sustainable economic opportunities around our coast.”
Table 1: The 79 approved capital projects across 12 Coastal Local Authorities approved for funding in 2021
County Council |
Location |
Works |
Total Project Cost |
Grant Aid Approved by DAFM |
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Clare County Council |
Bournapeaka Pier (Ballyaughan) |
Pier Repairs |
200,000 |
150,000 |
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Seafield Pier, Quilty |
The installation of a crane to enable the fishermen to safely load and offload their boats. |
35,000 |
26,250 |
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Doolin Pier |
Pier upgrades including installation of additional mooring bollards. |
73,718 |
55,289 |
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Carrowmore Slipway, Doonbeg |
Reconstruction of the slipway wall. |
30,000 |
22,500 |
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Seafield Pier, Quilty |
Repairs to pier |
5,000 |
3,750 |
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Doonmore Pier, Doonbeg |
Provision of floating ramped access platform, to provide easy access between the pier & the floating pontoon platform. |
35,000 |
26,250 |
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Carrigaholt (old) Pier |
Repairs and upgrade to pier |
32,000 |
24,000 |
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Carrigaholt (old) Pier |
Repairs to quay wall |
10,000 |
7,500 |
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Seafield Pier, Quilty |
Repairs to quay wall and slipway |
25,000 |
18,750 |
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Total Clare County Council |
445,718 |
334,289 |
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Cork County Council |
Kinsale Harbour - Fisherman's Pontoon Phase 1 |
Essential Pontoon Repairs |
97,000 |
72,750 |
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Keelbeg |
Safety Improvement Works |
200,000 |
150,000 |
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Ballycotton Pier |
Pier Improvement Works: |
60,000 |
45,000 |
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Ballycrovane Pier |
Pier improvement works and safety signage |
55,000 |
41,250 |
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Kinsale Harbour - Slips Phase 1 |
Slip Improvement works to various slips and safety signage |
80,000 |
60,000 |
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Traavarra |
Pier Remedial /Safety Improvement Works and safety signage |
30,000 |
22,500 |
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Zetland Pier |
Safety Improvement Works and safety signage. |
124,000 |
93,000 |
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Total Cork County Council |
646,000 |
484,500 |
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Donegal County Council |
Leenan Slipway |
Construction of slipway. |
200,000 |
150,000 |
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Portnoo Crane |
Installation of a pier crane and associated works. |
80,000 |
60,000 |
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Greencastle |
Electrical upgrade and installation of CCTV |
80,000 |
60,000 |
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Ballyshannon |
Slipway Repair |
40,000 |
30,000 |
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Downings |
Repair works |
40,000 |
30,000 |
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Bunaninver |
Pier head repairs and provision of signage and railings. |
30,000 |
22,500 |
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Binwee (Magheragallon) |
Pier upgrade works. |
30,000 |
22,500 |
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Bundoran Pier |
Pier repairs and upgrade |
40,000 |
30,000 |
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Portnablagh Pier |
Pier and slipway upgrade, signage railings etc. |
30,000 |
22,500 |
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Mevagh |
Installation of berthing pontoon and access gangway |
200,000 |
150,000 |
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Lahardan |
Breakwater repairs |
40,000 |
30,000 |
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Ballywhoriskey |
New pontoon, anchors and access gangway. |
40,000 |
30,000 |
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Total Donegal County Council |
850,000 |
637,500 |
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Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council |
Coliemore Harbour |
Remedial repairs. |
100,000 |
75,000 |
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Traders Wharf, Dun Laoghaire Harbour |
Water and electrical upgrades |
45,000 |
33,750 |
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West Pier, Dun Laoghaire Harbour |
Installation of pontoon. |
40,000 |
30,000 |
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Total Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council |
185,000 |
138,750 |
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Fingal County Council |
Loughshinny Harbour |
Reconditioning and re-strengthening of pavement and sea wall and ancillaries |
80,000 |
60,000 |
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Skerries |
Replacement of existing AToN serving Skerries Harbour, Replacement of existing fenders serving the outer pier at Skerries Harbour |
70,000 |
52,500 |
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Balbriggan Harbour |
Replacement and installation of 3 x ladders serving Balbriggan Harbour |
40,000 |
30,000 |
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Total Fingal County Council |
190,000 |
142,500 |
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Galway County Council |
Inisboffin Harbour |
Upgrade works, safety works, replace moorings etc. |
138,984 |
104,238 |
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Cleggan |
Repair and upgrading works to pier and crane |
90,800 |
68,100 |
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Safety Bundle 1. Aughrusmor, Ard Mór Pier, Kilkieran, Aibhnin, Maumeen, Caladh Feenish, Trawbaun |
Safety works |
75,000 |
56,250 |
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Derryinver |
Repair works and safety signage |
50,000 |
37,500 |
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An tOilean Mór |
Repair and safety works and safety signage |
22,000 |
16,500 |
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Safety Bunde 2. Rinville, Blackweir, Killeenaran, Tarrea, Kinvarra, Parkmore, Newtown Lynch Pier |
Repair works and safety signage |
50,000 |
37,500 |
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Garafin - Rosmuc |
Repair and safety works and safety signage |
34,000 |
25,500 |
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Total Galway County Council |
460,784 |
345,588 |
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Kerry County Council |
Dún Chaoin Pier |
Repair works and development of new slipway |
100,000 |
75,000 |
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Knightstown Marina |
Replace breakwater pontoon and electrical bollards at Knightstown Marina |
145,000 |
108,750 |
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Dooneen Pier (Feohanagh) |
Repair works |
40,000 |
30,000 |
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Total Kerry County Council |
285,000 |
213,750 |
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Mayo County Council |
Porturlin Harbour |
Improvement works on the Pier/sea wall |
200,000 |
150,000 |
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Purteen Harbour Achill |
Remediation works on slipway and safety improvement works. |
45,000 |
33,750 |
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Roigh |
Remedial works on pier. |
70,000 |
52,500 |
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Rinroe Pier, Kilgalligan |
Safety improvement works, replacement of ladders and railings |
60,000 |
45,000 |
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Killerduff Pier |
Remove rocks and debris from harbour area. Repairs to slipway and breakwater wall. |
60,000 |
45,000 |
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Belderrig Pier |
Safety improvement works, including replacement of the existing winch system, ladders and railings. |
150,000 |
112,500 |
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Kilcummin Harbour |
Repairs to old breakwater wall, and safety works to slipway and pier. |
100,000 |
75,000 |
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Mulranny |
Remedial works to pier / sea wall. |
150,000 |
112,500 |
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Total Mayo County Council |
835,000 |
626,250 |
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Sligo County Council |
Aughris Pier |
Repairs to pier. |
70,000 |
52,500 |
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Easkey Pier |
Pier repairs |
200,000 |
150,000 |
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Total Sligo County Council |
270,000 |
202,500 |
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Waterford County Council |
Helvick Pier |
Pier upgrades |
200,000 |
150,000 |
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Tramore North Pier |
Pier upgrade and remediation works |
200,000 |
150,000 |
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Cheekpoint Pier |
Pier repair, upgrade and remediation works.. |
200,000 |
150,000 |
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Ballinacourty Pier |
Pier repairs and small scale dredging. |
70,000 |
52,500 |
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Bunmahon Slipway - West Side |
installation of handrails to existing slipway for health and safety improvements. |
10,000 |
7,500 |
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Total Waterford County Council |
680,000 |
510,000 |
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Wexford County Council |
Kilmore Quay 1 |
Upgrade of power points |
80,000 |
60,000 |
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Kilmore Quay 2 |
Repair to Quay walls |
25,000 |
18,750 |
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Duncannon 1 |
New Waste Oil Tank |
20,000 |
15,000 |
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Kilmore Quay 3 |
Mooring Bollards |
25,000 |
18,750 |
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Fethard harbour |
Public lighting of harbour |
40,000 |
30,000 |
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Ballyhack |
Mooring rings, repointing |
30,000 |
22,500 |
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Wexford Harbour 1 |
Remedial works to Ferrybank slipway |
30,000 |
22,500 |
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Kilmore Quay 4 |
Access ladder on west pier |
18,000 |
13,500 |
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Wexford Harbour 2 |
Power supply on quay |
60,000 |
45,000 |
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New Ross Marina |
Repair works to marina |
25,000 |
18,750 |
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Kilmore Quay Marina 1 |
Repair works to marina |
30,000 |
22,500 |
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Cahore 1 |
Provide barrier system on slipway |
20,000 |
15,000 |
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Killurin |
Repair of quay walls |
12,000 |
9,000 |
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Kilmore Quay Marina 2 |
Painting of marina piles |
30,000 |
22,500 |
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Total Wexford County Council |
445,000 |
333,750 |
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Wicklow County Council |
Inner Dock, South Quay Arklow and Main Berth on South Quay, Arklow |
Replacement of fenders with new fendering system. |
60,000 |
45,000 |
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South Quay, Wicklow |
Pier upgrade, safety works and utility upgrade. |
70,000 |
52,500 |
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North and South Quay, Arklow |
Ladder replacement programme throughout Arklow Harbour - Quays and Piers |
45,000 |
33,750 |
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South Quay, Arklow Harbour |
Upgrading works to the slipway at the Inner Dock, South Quay. |
35,000 |
26,250 |
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Greystones Harbour |
Safety works including installation of demarcation buoys and the provision of a swim raft/platform within the public harbour. |
32,000 |
24,000 |
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Wicklow Harbour |
Repairs and surfacing of sections of the slipway. |
30,000 |
22,500 |
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Total Wicklow County Council |
272,000 |
204,000 |
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Total Projects Cost |
5,564,502 |
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Total Grant Aid Approved |
4,173,377 |
Table 2: The overall Fishery Harbour & Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme 2021
Location |
Project Description |
Cost €m |
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Howth:- |
Middle Pier Berthing Face Harbour Workshop Harbour Master & Engineering Office Harbour Dredging Other Contractual Commitments CCTV Upgrade Fishermans’ toilet & shower facility No 11 West Pier Building Upgrade Boat store upgrade Safety and Maintenance Disability Access |
6.00 0.90 0.05 0.20 0.30 0.075 0.15 0.25 0.05 0.30 0.02 |
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Total |
8.295 |
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Dunmore East:- |
South Pier/Wharf upgrade work Site 18 – Replace building X-Block protection of East Pier breakwater Industrial Effluent Pipeline Water Metering Other Contractual Commitments Safety and Maintenance Disability Access |
0.30 0.25 0.60 0.50 0.40 0.05 0.30 0.02 |
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Total |
2.42 |
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Castletownbere:- |
Dinish Island pier extension Castletownbere Slipway Mainland Quay Wall repairs Syncrolift Dredging upgrade works Water Metering Re-route Dinish Sewer network Other Contractual Commitments Safety and Maintenance Disability Access |
6.8 2.00 0.35 0.70 0.50 0.40 0.65 0.35 0.02 |
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Total |
11.77 |
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Dingle:- |
Upgrade Marine Facilities Building Other Contractual Commitments Safety and Maintenance Disability Access |
0.50 0.30 0.30 0.02 |
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Total |
1.12 |
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Ros an Mhíl:- |
Deep Water Quay Upgrade of Harbour Master offices Net storage Area CCTV upgrade Other Contractual commitments Safety and Maintenance Disability Access |
0.10 0.20 0.10 0.03 0.39 0.25 0.02 |
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Total |
1.09 |
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Killybegs:- |
Smooth Point Pier Extension (Phase 2) Small Craft Harbour service building Landing Pier Fendering Boat Repair Building Extension Harbour Master stores Plant & Material storage shed in shipyard Other Contractual Commitments Safety and Maintenance Disability Access |
6.50 0.65 0.55 0.07 0.25 0.25 0.02 0.40 0.02 |
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Total |
8.71 |
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Total FHC’s |
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33.405 |
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Cape Clear |
Safety and Maintenance Duffy’s Pier remedial works (Phase 2) & road improvement Disability Access |
0.04 0.60 0.01 |
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Total |
0.65 |
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Local Authority |
Local Authority Programme |
4.2 |
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PLBs |
Piers, Lights and Beacons |
0.024 |
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Total |
Total 2021 Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme |
38.279 |
Harbours & Slipways of Ards & North Down Reopen
Good news for those boaters keen to get back on the water in Ards and North Down in Northern Ireland.
All the Harbours and slipways operated by Ards and North Down Council will be open from this morning (Wed 27th May) following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
This action is in line with the NI Executive’s announcement last week regarding reopening access to certain outdoor activities, including water sports.
The council asks users to note that:-
- All harbour facilities will be operating with additional control measures designed to protect both staff and the public from exposure to, and transmission of, COVID-19 (more details are available at www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/resident/harbours/introduction
- All those using the harbours for recreation are asked to adhere to social distancing guidelines and to be considerate to other users.
The harbours include Groomsport, Donaghadee, Ballywalter, Ballyhalbert and Cooke St Pier, Portaferry.
In a ramping up of curbs on the use of some harbours in County Down, Ards and North Down Council have issued a Notice to Berth Holders preventing the launching and mooring of vessels, apart from fishing boats, in its harbours.
The five locations are Groomsport, Donaghadee, Ballywalter, Ballyhalbert and Cooke St Pier, Portaferry.
It reads:
Due to the Covid-19 all Ards and North Down Harbours are closed until further notice. No vessels other than commercial vessels are to remain in the water during this period.
All others to remain on hard standing until further notice.
Thank you.
Stay In & Stay Safe
Harbour Contacts V H F channel 68
Harbour Master William Angus
Office 02891882377
Mobile 07718579105 or 07718579104
The lift in at Groomsport which was postponed now seems unlikely for some time.
€35.7m in Funding for Capital Projects at Ireland's Fishery Harbour Centres & Public Harbours
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D., today announced details of a €35.7m Capital Investment Package for the ongoing development of Ireland’s publicly owned harbour network.
In announcing the initiative the Minister said “I am delighted to announce this €35.7m capital investment package in our six Fishery Harbour Centres and other fisheries related marine infrastructure. It represents an increase of €9.4m on the final expenditure on this programme in 2018 and underlines the importance this Government places on the ever significant contribution of the wider Seafood sector to Ireland's economy.”
The Annual Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Capital Programme provides funding for safety, maintenance and new development works at the six Fishery Harbour Centres at Howth, Dunmore East, Castletownbere, Dingle, Ros An Mhíl and Killybegs (see Table 1 below). The primary function of the Fishery Harbour Centres is to underpin the ongoing development of the fisheries and seafood processing sectors while also facilitating other diversemarine-relatedd activities.
Flagship projects in the 2019 Capital Programme include the continuation of the Dinish Island quay extension at Castletownbere (€17.5m in 2019), the Smooth Point extension Phase 2 at Killybegs (€4.0m in 2019) and the provision of additional berthing space on the Middle Pier in Howth (€4.5m in 2019).
The Minister said “The quay extension projects in Castletownbere, Killybegs and Howth will collectively provide an additional 460 metres of berthing space in the respective harbours recognising the growing levels of fishing activity in particular, but also the increasing demands from other sectors including commercial cargo, leisure and tourism and cruise liners. These projects are also under consideration for co-funding under the European Maritime Fisheries Fund”
€2.48m has been set aside for safety, maintenance and disability access works at the six Fishery Harbour Centres and at North Harbour, Cape Clear which is also owned by the Department. In addition, €2m is earmarked for a Local Authority Harbour Development and Marine Leisure programme to assist coastal Local Authorities in the repair and development of piers, harbours and slipways under their ownership.
The Minister concluded by saying “This €35.7 investment will build on the €96m invested in the Fishery Harbour Centres since 2010 and the €27m invested in the Local Authority infrastructure over the same period. Improving the standards of facilities at our Fishery Harbour Centres and other public harbours around our coast attract increasing and additional economic activities, benefitting a broad cohort of current and future harbour users including the fishing industry, seafood processing sector, other ancillary marine industries, and the wider rural coastal communities”.
€225,000 for County Galway Harbour Projects
#IrishHarbours - According to Galway Bay fm, €225,000 has been ringfenced for harbour projects in the county.
€112,000 will be spent on slipway and pier infrastructure at Crumpan Pier, Carna.
A further €112,000 will go towards slipway and pier extension works at Droim, Lettermore.
The money has been announced by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine as part of a €2.2 million national fund.
Ireland’s Six Fishery Harbour Centres & Small Harbours Get €28m In Funding For Capital Projects
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD, today announced details of a €28m Capital Investment Package for the ongoing development of Ireland’s Local Authority owned small harbour network. (see Table 1 below for details)
In announcing the initiative the Minister said “The €28m I am allocating for the 2017 Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Capital Programme represents a significantly increased capital investment in the six Fishery Harbour Centres and other fisheries related marine infrastructure. It is testament not only to this Governments ongoing commitment to the Seafood sector, but also to the success of the sector in terms of increased activity levels.”
The Annual Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Capital Programme provides funding for development works, safety and maintenance at the six Fishery Harbour Centres at Howth, Dunmore East, Castletownbere, Dingle, Ros an Mhil and Killybegs. The primary function of the Fishery Harbour Centres is to underpin the ongoing development of the fisheries and seafood processing sectors, while also facilitating other diverse marine related activities. The annual value of all fish landings into the six Fishery Harbour Centres increased from €136.8m to €262.3m over the period from 2010 to 2015.
The Minister said “I have set aside almost €25.5m towards development works, safety and maintenance at the six Fishery Harbour Centres which account for around 85% of all fish landed into Ireland. I have also proved €2.5m for a Local Authority Harbour Development and Marine Leisure programme to assist coastal Local Authorities in the repair and development of small scale piers, harbours and slipways under their ownership.”
Flagship projects in the 2017 Capital Programme include major quay extensions at Castletownbere, Killybegs, and Howth. Also of note is the dredging of the navigation channel in Dingle, the completion of the Small Craft Harbour in Ros an Mhíl and the West Wharf upgrade in Dunmore East.
The Minister concluded by saying “This €28m investment will build on the €64m invested in the Fishery Harbour Centres since 2010 and the €23m invested in the Local Authority infrastructure over the same period. It continues to improve the facilities at our Fishery Harbour Centres and other public harbours around our coast attracting increasing and additional economic activities, benefitting a broad cohort of current and future harbour users including the fishing industry, seafood processing sector, other ancillary marine industries, and the wider rural coastal communities”.
Table 1- Fishery Harbour & Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme 2017
Table 1. | ||||
Location | Project Description | Cost €m | ||
Howth:- |
Construction of additional berthing face to middle pier and dredging along pier face. Gas Main Other Services (Sewers, ducting, watermains) Claremount Storage Units East Pier Repairs Syncrolift – Timber Deck Footpath Upgrade |
1.50 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.17 0.05 0.15 |
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Total | 2.32 | |||
Dunmore East:- |
West wharf upgrade required due to steel corrosion and spalling of concrete. Shanoon Car Park |
0.4 0.2 |
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Total | 0.6 | |||
Castletownbere:- |
Dinish island pier extension New Harbour Administration Building (shared facility) on mainland Quay. Harbour Slipway |
5.0 1.2 0.3 |
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Total | 6.5 | |||
Dingle:- |
Dredging North Channel to widen the navigation channel to the port and provide better access. Upgrade of Harbour Marine Facilities Building |
4.0 0.2 |
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Total | 4.2 | |||
Ros an Mhíl:- |
Small Craft Harbour final Phase (furniture fit out and services). |
0.8 |
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Total | 0.8 | |||
Killybegs:- |
Smooth point pier extension and permitting. Harbour Electrics Upgrade Small Craft Harbour final completion. |
5.0 0.5 0.7 |
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Total | 6.2 | |||
Total Fishery Harbour Centres( new developments) | 20.62 | |||
Cape Clear | Complete development works incl painting stoplogs, install pontoons, finish road works. | 0.1 | ||
Safety and Maintenance and Non-Discretionary and Contractual Capital Commitments (incl Disability Access) | 4.69 | |||
Total Local Authority Harbour Development and Marine Leisure Programme | 2.50 | |||
Total 2017 Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Capital Programme | 27.91 |
Piling & Pontoon Installation Works At Howth Trawler Dock
#MarineNotice - Marine Notice No 46 of 2016 advises that piling works were set to commence at Howth Fishery Harbour Centre, weather permitting, on or around this past Monday 21 November.
The works involve the installation of 3 No. circular steel piles and the subsequent installation of a floating pontoon at the trawler dock (Western Basin) at latitude 53°23'32” N and longitude 6°4’6” W.
The works are being advanced by a marine contractor working from a jack-up barge 18m x 18m in size, using heavy civil engineering plant and machinery, work vessels and platforms. Divers will be employed onsite to install anodes to the piles.
For safety reasons, mariners are requested to proceed slowly and with caution in the trawler dock and to give the works a wide berth. Wave wash from vessels should be avoided.
These works are expected to be ongoing until the end of December 2016, weather permitting.
Westport Harbour Pontoon & Slipway Plans Open For Inspection
#Westport - Submissions are now open on plans for a new pontoon and slipway for Westport Harbour, as the Mayo News reports.
Intended as an interim measure for the Co Mayo coastal town as more ambitious proposals for a marina development remain on hold over costing issues, the 37m slipway and 42m pontoon could be ready two years from now if greenlit through the planning process.
The infrastructure would also prove useful for the proposed new coastguard station in the harbour, plans for which were lodged earlier in the year.
Plans are now open for the public to view at the West Mayo Municipal District offices till Tuesday 13 September, with the consultation closing on Friday 30 September.
The Mayo News has more on the story HERE.
#WestCork - A West Cork TD has welcomed the recent announcement of the near €18 million Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Capital Programme.
As previously reported on Afloat.ie, the package announced last month by Marine Minister Simon Coveney is primarily aimed at safety, maintenance and development works at Ireland's six Fishery Harbour Centres.
Funded alongside electrical upgrading and more at Castletownbere Fishery Harbour Centre (€890,000) will be storm damage repairs works and improvements infrastructure at Cape Clear's North Harbour at a cost of nearly €2 million.
The funding allocation for these West Cork harbour sites was welcomed by local Fine Gael deputy Noel Harrington, who told the West Cork Times that the works at Cape Clear "will enhance the safety for those living on the island and the thousands who visit there each year."
Moreover, the Castletownbere works are "welcome and necessary in the busy port," he said, adding that he was confident further funding via Cork County Council would see greater investment in the West Cork coastal region.
€23m Package for the Repair of Storm Damaged Public Piers, Harbours & Slipways (Funding List Here)
"In addition, a further €14.63m of funding is being provided for harbour development in 2014 and this represents a significant increase on the level of funding provided in 2013. This is an indication of the Government's commitment to developing our fishery harbours for the benefit of our fishing industry, seafood processing sector, other ancillary marine industries, tenants and the wider community. It is part of an ongoing and long term strategy to develop and improve the facilities at our Fishery Harbour Centres and other public harbours around our coast." (see table 3 below for details).
€11.63m of this is allocated towards safety, maintenance and new development works at six Fishery Harbour Centres at Howth, Dunmore East, Castletownbere, Dingle, Ros a Mhíl and Killybegs, in addition to infrastructural improvement works at "bull nose" pier, North Harbour, Cape Clear. This works also includes €4m for dredging works at Dunmore East.
€3m is being allocated for Local Authority Harbour Development and Marine Leisure programmes. The Department is contacting the relevant Local Authorities in relation to applications under this element of the Programme.
Flagship projects in the 2014 Capital Programme include the works at "bull nose" pier Cape Clear, major dredging works at Dunmore East, electrical upgrading in Howth, slipway works at Ros a Mhíl, Castletownbere and Dingle, and a small craft harbour in Killybegs.
The Minister commented that "the projects consisting of €23m in total capital expenditure will repair the storm damage to our vitally important fisheries piers and harbours network and will develop our harbours for the benefit of our seafood industry and the coastal communities dependent on this infrastructure. This package will help to ensure that this important infrastructure is fit for purpose in the modern era and will bring significant added value to local communities and much welcome jobs and economic activity".