Associated British Ports is pressing ahead with the second phase of Grimsby Automotive Terminal, nearly doubling the initial capacity created on the former Tioxide site.
Dubbed the ‘Brexit Terminal’, due to European car maker and key client Volkswagen Group requiring additional space to store new vehicles sent across the North Sea for the 海角视频 market, Scunthorpe’s Britcon has been retained to deliver the next 8.5 acres. It brought forward the first 10 acres of the 100 acre site.
ABP Humber director, Simon Bird, said: “This is a fantastic development for the Port of Grimsby and we’re happy to be working with Britcon to drive this project forward. We look forward to being able to offer an extra 8.5 acres to our automotive customers in this new facility at Grimsby.”
As with the initial space, extensive design work with earthworks modelling optimisation for the groundworks and drainage is being completed, calculating for full storm conditions including compliant attenuation systems using large bore pipework, channel drainage systems and existing watercourses.
Britcon is also contracted to provide perimeter security fencing, LED lighting on 30m high masts, lining and signage as well as all the surfacing work for the project in collaboration with sister firm Specialist Surfacing Ltd.
The Port of Grimsby is one of the 海角视频’s leading automotive ports, with consent currently being sought to , the £26 million advanced finger pier that stretches out beyond the iconic Dock Tower.
It was opened six years ago as the trade boomed and vessels got larger, with half a million vehicles handled annually in recent years.
In an interview late last year, Ashley Curnow, Grimsby port manager discussed the need for the site. He said: “There are 86 acres of available car parking space, and we are in the process of looking to develop that site in the next few months in the run-up to Brexit. It could be a very difficult time for the automotive sector, so we are making sure we are in a position to manage it, should manufacturers need to stock higher numbers and increase volumes."
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“We will have space within Grimsby to accommodate them, as the last thing we want is to have customers looking elsewhere. In the longer term we will be looking at long term contracts with major car manufacturers, but the first stage is to support customers with Brexit.”
Britcon maintains a long-standing working relationship with ABP, with a 25-year history in assisting with its construction requirements.
Last year it completed a new £2.1 million bulk store at King’s Lynn and also the £5 million Marine Control Centre in Grimsby. It recently began work on the new multi-million-pound Immingham Container Terminal (ICT) project, where £36 million of investment in expansion of the cargo facility is underway.
John Whitmore, director at Britcon, said: “We are delighted to secure this exclusive contract which is testament to our sustained approach to delivering value engineering, every time. Our long-term relationship has been built on trust and experience and we look forward to at least another 25 years supporting the group.”
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