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01/05/2009
'Point' Port Boosted
There's been a celebration is the south Down port of Warrenpoint this week as the NI Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy officially opened a new £5million harbour facility.
Cutting the ceremonial ribbon on a new 'linkspan' bridge used for roll-on roll-off ferry services at the Point, the Minister said: "This ceremony marks the first stage in a major upgrade of facilities by Warrenpoint Harbour Authority.
"The £5million investment represents the first stage of a scheme totalling £22million that will secure the long-term viability of the port and its contribution to the local economy.
"The bigger ships being used in the shipping industry places increasing demands on the ports both to accommodate them, and to ensure that they are loaded and unloaded as quickly and efficiently as possible.
"The ports therefore act as critical elements of the logistics chain for the economy - not least at Warrenpoint Port, which plays a key role in servicing industry, retail and commerce along the eastern seaboard of Ireland," he commented.
The Minister also noted two new vessels that have been introduced by the ferry operator Seatruck on the route between Warrenpoint and Heysham.
Mr Murphy said: "I welcome the 65million euro investment by Seatruck in these magnificent new vessels.
"They are a very significant vote of confidence in the future of Warrenpoint port."
(BMcC/JM)
Cutting the ceremonial ribbon on a new 'linkspan' bridge used for roll-on roll-off ferry services at the Point, the Minister said: "This ceremony marks the first stage in a major upgrade of facilities by Warrenpoint Harbour Authority.
"The £5million investment represents the first stage of a scheme totalling £22million that will secure the long-term viability of the port and its contribution to the local economy.
"The bigger ships being used in the shipping industry places increasing demands on the ports both to accommodate them, and to ensure that they are loaded and unloaded as quickly and efficiently as possible.
"The ports therefore act as critical elements of the logistics chain for the economy - not least at Warrenpoint Port, which plays a key role in servicing industry, retail and commerce along the eastern seaboard of Ireland," he commented.
The Minister also noted two new vessels that have been introduced by the ferry operator Seatruck on the route between Warrenpoint and Heysham.
Mr Murphy said: "I welcome the 65million euro investment by Seatruck in these magnificent new vessels.
"They are a very significant vote of confidence in the future of Warrenpoint port."
(BMcC/JM)
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