This development is required to support the growth in cargo volumes, including the relatively new wood pellet imports used by power stations as they convert from coal to renewable fuels.

The project covers some 300 metres of quay, including the construction of a brand new 125 metre quay extension with a load capacity of 10t per square metre.

A 118 metre section of existing quay which is over 70 years old will be removed, and the old fenders will be replaced with new before the quay itself can be laid.

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