Millbay Docks expansion boosts capacity
Associated British Ports (ABP) has completed a significant phase of development at Millbay Docks in the Port of Plymouth on England’s south coast.
The work, funded by the UK government as part of the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport seed capital programme, has seen the West Wharf strengthened to increase freight and cruise capacity.
“We are delighted to be making good progress with the upgrade works at Millbay Docks, which will facilitate more freight and trade, supporting the wider Plymouth economy,” said Ashley Curnow, ABP’s divisional port manager for Wales and the southwest.
“This improved infrastructure is a testament to ABP’s commitment to driving growth and sustainability at Millbay Docks.”
The £23 million West Wharf project, which began in December 2023, involved the installation of 30 steel tubular piles, which means that the wharf now has a 60 metre section capable of accommodating 100-tonne cranes.
The next phase of the development will see the installation of a passenger boarding bridge, supplied by Adelte, a refurbishment of the passenger terminal building and new traffic management measures.
Millbay Docks has been a key hub for Brittany Ferries for over 40 years and includes daily services to Roscoff in France, as well as weekly services to Santander in northern Spain.
“The strengthening of the West Wharf and subsequent new boarding bridge will significantly enhance the experience for our passengers travelling through Plymouth, especially for those travelling on foot,” said Steve Lawrie, port operations manager, Brittany Ferries Plymouth.
The work has been completed by Teignmouth Maritime Services with contract supervision provided by Mace Group.
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