Notice of Application for Fishguard Replacement Linkspan

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Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009

Marine Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2007

Notice of Application for Fishguard Replacement Linkspan

Notice is hereby given that Stena Line Limited has applied to Natural Resources Wales (“NRW”) for a marine licence to carry out a regulated activity under the Marine and Coastal Act 2009. The project requires EIA consent and is subject to the requirement for an environmental impact assessment (“EIA”) under the Marine Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2007 (“the EIA Regulations”). An environmental statement has been prepared by the applicant.

The application is for the replacement of the existing linkspan bridge and jack up barge with new floating linkspan pontoon to serve Stena line ferry at Fishguard Harbour. The project will include plough dredging of 2,500m3; installation of a piled reinforced concrete bankseat; installation of tubular steel guide piles; rock armour scour protection; and ancillary and temporary works.

Copies of the environmental statement and other documents required by the EIA Regulations are available for public inspection free of charge during normal office hours at Stena Line Ltd, Fishguard harbour, Goodwick, Pembrokeshire, SA64 0BU.

Copies of the environmental statement and the above documents can also be downloaded from the public register by searching CML2612.

If printed copies of the above documents are requested, a charge not exceeding reasonable copying costs may be payable.