RPS Belfast Office’s Ports & Harbour Engineers were appointed for the outline design, specification, procurement, project management and contract administration on this prestigious design and build development.  The principal elements of the new wharf were the construction of 330m of quay wall, dredging of the new berth and approach channel and the provision of hinterland marshalling areas.  With a total length of nearly 1000m, Stormont Wharf is now one of the longest deep water quays in Ireland.  The new wharf’s primary function will be to facilitate large commercial shipping but it has already proved to be ideal for accommodating the rapidly growing cruise liner visits to Belfast.  Almost 40 cruise liners were expected to visit Belfast this season.

The official opening of the new Stormont Wharf by the Minister for Regional Development took place on 30th June 2009, the day on which one of the world’s largest cruise liners, the Crown Princess, was berthed on the new quay.

Contact:
John Wilson, Associate
T: +44 (0)28 9066 7914
E: john.wilson@rpsgroup.com