Explanatory note

This Order empowers Portsmouth City Council as the harbour authority for the Mile End Quay to construct works extending the Quay and to dredge the approaches to the works. It defines the Harbour Master’s jurisdiction in connection with the Quay and empowers him to control vessels using it. The Order also authorises the Council to appropriate any part of the Quay undertaking for exclusive or preferential use, to provide parking facilities and to remove vehicles and trailers left without the Council’s permission. The Order further gives the Council powers to lease the Quay or any part of it for harbour purposes.

The applicant for the Order is Portsmouth City Council.