Plans for new terminal in Immingham revealed

Plans for a multi million pound ferry terminal at Immingham have been revealed.

It will allow ships to berth easily and unload cargoes.

A consultation has begun on the proposals and people can see the plans at several events throughout the month including a week on Saturday at the Immingham civic centre.

The project is a significant step for the port of Immingham.

It'll be a roll on - roll off or Ro-Ro terminal.

That means cargo can quickly and effectively be moved on and off the vessel.

Port Operator Associated British Ports has given more details:

Marine works

An approach jetty from the shore linked to two floating pontoons appropriately secured in position

Two separate finger piers to provide three berths thereby enabling the vessels to berth alongside with their stern ramps resting upon two floating pontoons

A capital dredge of the new berth pocket

Disposal of dredged material at sea if no beneficial alternative can be identified

Possible impact protection measures if required

Landside

Demolition and redevelopment of a number of existing commercial buildings within the site

Improvement of the existing cargo storage areas, including resurfacing and provision of new pavements and associated infrastructure

A terminal building and a small welfare building to provide appropriate facilities for terminal operational and administration staff, lorry drivers and passengers

A small workshop with fuel station and a UK Border Force building

An internal bridge within the site to cross over Robinson Road and the ABP managed transit sidings

Related utilities and operational infrastructure

Creation of a second entrance lane at the Port’s East Gate

Offsite environmental enhancement

The consultations will take place from now until November 28th.

Members of the public can view the plans at Immingham Civic Centre on Saturday 12 November from 10am to 3pm.

Port users can view the proposals on Tuesday 15 November from 1pm to 4pm at Immingham Seafarers Centre.