Galway Harbour Company
Introduction Mission Statement Stages What is Being Suggested Why it's needed Benefits Destination Galway
Introduction

This section details the stages and phasing of the proposed New Harbour Galway.

It describes stages of the development and the proposed works to be undertaken at each stage as part of the proposed planning application, and the...


Stage 1

  • Reclamation of 17.32 hA of quay areas and back up land.
  • Formation of 400m quay – 30m wide
  • Formation of 260m quay – 20m wide
  • Formation of Pier Head breakwater to provide reuisite shelter and craft stability while berthed.
  • Dredging of channels to -3.5m and -8m Chart Datum (C.D.) depth.
  • Dredging of 400m diameter turning circle to –8m C.D. Dredging of a -12m C.D. Berth pocket immediately adjacent to the proposed Quays.
  • Full new oil handling capacity.
  • Commercial Port formed.

 


Stage 2

  • Formation of reclamation bund allowing for the reclamation of 5.79hA of additional back up land.
  • Construction of rail embankment.

 


Stage 3

  • Reclamation of 5.79hA of back up land, and 0.5 hA as fisherman pier and slipway areas.
  • Formation of Marina Breakwater
  • Dredging of future Marina to –3.5m C.D.
  • Construction of Fisherman’s Pier
  • Construction of Slipway
  • Construction of rail lines

Stage 4

  • Western Marina with 216 No. berths.

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