Explanatory note

This Order empowers Wick Harbour Authority (the “Authority”) to construct and maintain works at Wick Harbour and to delegate certain functions, or grant certain rights, in respect of those works to Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Limited or, with the consent of the Scottish Ministers, to certain other parties. The works will consist of removal of a slipway and associated works to the quay wall, construction of pontoons, a new berth, a service yard, a storage area and security infrastructure, along with ancillary works.

In addition, the Order authorises the Authority to lease or otherwise grant rights over the works for such period and on such terms as it considers appropriate, subject to certain restrictions.