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16th February 2023

Port of Waterford to Open Public Consultation on Extension at Belview Terminal

A public consultation is to take place at the Port of Waterford in regards to developing an Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) capable berth located downriver of the city at Belview Port terminal.

As part of the Port of Waterford Ports’ 2020 – 2044 Masterplan, the Port is proposing to develop the (ORE) berth on a 250m downstream extension to the existing quay at Belview Port.

The terminal on the Co. Kilkenny side of the Suir is located 8kms to the east of Waterford City.

The project is at a preliminary design stage and as part of this work, the Port invites all interested stakeholders to take part in a public consultation on Monday 20th February (1600-2000).

The venue will be at the port’s Marine Point (3rd Floor) Office, Belview Port, Waterford, (Postcode: X91 W0XW).

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