<p>Dublin Port Company has launched the 3FM Project, the third and final Masterplan project needed to complete the development of Dublin Port and bring it to its ultimate and final capacity by 2040. The 3FM Project will deliver 20% of the capacity required by 2040 on one-fifth of Dublin Port’s lands, all located on the Poolbeg Peninsula, at an estimated cost of EUR 400 million</p><p>Construction will commence in 2026 and be completed between 2030 and 2035.</p><p>The project is at the pre-planning stage and DPC will lodge a planning application with An Bord Pleanála in early 2023. Between now and then, the company will prepare the detailed project design and environmental impact reports required for large infrastructure projects.</p><p>The project has six elements</p><p> A new private road called the Southern Port Access Route (SPAR) to link the north and south port areas, taking HGVs off the public road via a new bridge across the River Liffey immediately east of the Tom Clarke Bridge – giving pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users a less congested route for active travel across the city. See aerial impression on page 1 HERE</p><p> The construction of the largest container terminal in the country in front of ESB’s Poolbeg Power Station with an annual throughput capacity of 360,000 containers (612,000 TEU) </p><p> The redevelopment of the existing blue container terminal to create a new Ro-Ro freight terminal in its place with an annual throughput capacity of 288,000 freight trailers</p><p> Creation of a 325 metre diameter ship turning circle in front of Pigeon House Harbour </p><p> Development of 6.1 hectares (15.1 acres) of new public parks in three locations on the Poolbeg Peninsula to provide community gain. See Maps on page 2 & 3 HERE</p><p> 2.1 hectare (5.2 acre) sailing, rowing and maritime campus adjacent to the existing Poolbeg Yacht Club</p><p> 1.2 hectare (3.0 acre) Pigeon House Park beside Pigeon House Harbour </p><p> 2.8 hectare (6.9 acre) Port Park as a buffer between the port and the Pembroke at Dublin Four development</p><p> 5.5 km of cycle paths and pedestrian routes throughout the Poolbeg Peninsula</p><p> Provision of a 1.0-hectare site to accommodate utilities needed, firstly, for the City’s district heating scheme powered by the Covanta waste to energy plant and, secondly, to accommodate a range of utilities for the Pembroke at Dublin Four development.</p><p>Investing in capacity for future growth ahead of time</p>
<p>Dublin Port Company has launched the 3FM Project, the third and final Masterplan project needed to complete the development of Dublin Port and bring it to its ultimate and final capacity by 2040. The 3FM Project will deliver 20% of the capacity required by 2040 on one-fifth of Dublin Port’s lands, all located on the Poolbeg Peninsula, at an estimated cost of EUR 400 million</p><p>Construction will commence in 2026 and be completed between 2030 and 2035.</p><p>The project is at the pre-planning stage and DPC will lodge a planning application with An Bord Pleanála in early 2023. Between now and then, the company will prepare the detailed project design and environmental impact reports required for large infrastructure projects.</p><p>The project has six elements</p><p> A new private road called the Southern Port Access Route (SPAR) to link the north and south port areas, taking HGVs off the public road via a new bridge across the River Liffey immediately east of the Tom Clarke Bridge – giving pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users a less congested route for active travel across the city. See aerial impression on page 1 HERE</p><p> The construction of the largest container terminal in the country in front of ESB’s Poolbeg Power Station with an annual throughput capacity of 360,000 containers (612,000 TEU) </p><p> The redevelopment of the existing blue container terminal to create a new Ro-Ro freight terminal in its place with an annual throughput capacity of 288,000 freight trailers</p><p> Creation of a 325 metre diameter ship turning circle in front of Pigeon House Harbour </p><p> Development of 6.1 hectares (15.1 acres) of new public parks in three locations on the Poolbeg Peninsula to provide community gain. See Maps on page 2 & 3 HERE</p><p> 2.1 hectare (5.2 acre) sailing, rowing and maritime campus adjacent to the existing Poolbeg Yacht Club</p><p> 1.2 hectare (3.0 acre) Pigeon House Park beside Pigeon House Harbour </p><p> 2.8 hectare (6.9 acre) Port Park as a buffer between the port and the Pembroke at Dublin Four development</p><p> 5.5 km of cycle paths and pedestrian routes throughout the Poolbeg Peninsula</p><p> Provision of a 1.0-hectare site to accommodate utilities needed, firstly, for the City’s district heating scheme powered by the Covanta waste to energy plant and, secondly, to accommodate a range of utilities for the Pembroke at Dublin Four development.</p><p>Investing in capacity for future growth ahead of time</p>
