Explanatory note

This Order empowers Peterhead Port Authority (“the Authority”) to construct and maintain works and other port facilities at the Port of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire. The works will consist of the deepening of the North and South Harbours and associated strengthening of the quay walls as well as works for the reclamation of land at Smith Embankment, an extension of the West Jetty and the demolition and reconstruction of a smaller West Pier Jetty.

In addition, the Order authorises the construction of a new fish market at the site of the former Greenhill Fish Market and the demolition and levelling of the site of the existing fish market at Merchant’s Quay. The Order also authorises a widening of the Junction Canal with associated demolition and removal of Queenie Bridge as well as the demolition of certain other buildings and the removal and relocation of the stone lighthouse structure required in consequence of the construction of the works.

The Order also authorises the construction of subsidiary works and confers a power to dredge for the purposes of constructing and maintaining the works.

For the purposes of carrying out the works, the Order authorises the Authority to temporarily close the area of works to vessels.

In connection with the works, the Order authorises the temporary stopping up of Bridge Street and part of Castle Street, the temporary stopping up and diversion of part of the Bay Footpath at Smith Embankment, the permanent stopping up of part of Port Henry Pier and the permanent stopping up and diversion of part of Alexandra Parade.