Stena Line Ports has launched a 拢150m-plus tendering process to appoint a contractor to upgrade the breakwater in Holyhead. The investment is part of strategic plan to secure the sustainable future of the port.
The project will be supported by a 拢40m funding package made up of a 拢20m loan from the Welsh Government and a 拢20m grant from the 海角视频 Government..
The structure is the longest breakwater in the 海角视频 and provides essential protection to the Port of Holyhead sheltering the infrastructure and allowing ships to dock safely.
In addition, it provides shelter for the town seafront. Since its construction it has gradually been eroded by the Irish Sea. The stability of the breakwater is now under threat, with an increasing probability of a breach in the structure occurring during storm conditions.
Holyhead is the second busiest roll-on/roll-off port in the 海角视频. It is a critical link between the 海角视频, the Republic of Ireland and the EU, and a key employer on Anglesey, supporting around 700 local jobs.
Carl-Johan Hellner, chief operating officer, ports and terminals, Stena Line Ports said: 鈥淭he launch of the tender process for the 拢150m plus Holyhead Breakwater project is a crucial step in securing the future of this vital infrastructure.
"The breakwater is essential for protecting the Port of Holyhead and the town, ensuring the safety of our operations and the ships that dock here. This significant investment aims to preserve this historical infrastructure and underscores our commitment to maintaining Holyhead port鈥檚 stability and securing its sustainable future.鈥
