Port lodges objection to new harbour

THE Port of Waterford has lodged a detailed objection with Waterford County Council to the long-awaited new harbour at Dunmore East, Co Waterford.

The application was made to the local authority in mid-August on behalf of the Minister for Communications, Marine & Natural Resources. The Port’s objection came just before the September 20 deadline.

The application before the council proposes a new harbour basin to the seaward side of the existing harbour at Dunmore East which would include a berthing quay.