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Port of Waterford (Belview)
Tier 2 Port of National Significance on the Suir estuary at Belview. An offshore-renewable-capable terminal with a 250-metre wharf extension and land reclamation has been proposed and requires a Maritime Area Consent and EIAR.
ORE-capable terminal proposed: 250m wharf extension and reclamation
January 1, 2025
Lough Neagh
Most complex evidence environment across all markets. Recurring cyanobacterial blooms, disputed nutrient sources, 339 WWTWs, 724 overflows. Drinking water compliant but taste/odour events recorded.
Fisheries, Aquaculture and Water Environment Bill introduced
June 22, 2026
Rosslare Europort ORE Hub
Major ORE hub proposal: 48.4ha dredging, 27.7ha reclamation, two heavy-lift berths, 50-year marine design life. High-value planning-sensitive proof-of-effect case.
Statutory consultation period closes
February 24, 2026
Edinburgh Seafield WWTW
Clearest UK proof-of-effect project. £10M sludge investment for covered storage and odour reduction. Long community concern history. Veolia PFI operation returning to Scottish Water 2029.
£10M Sludge Investment Project construction scheduled to begin
June 1, 2026
Dublin Port
3FM planning process with 51 public submissions addressing ecology, birds, noise, vibration, traffic and land use. Also operates under EPA dumping-at-sea permit S0024-02 for capital dredging.
Dublin Port Company submits response addressing ecology, noise, traffic
August 1, 2025
March Water Recycling Centre
Persistent community odour reports, 30-40 daily heavy vehicle movements reported. Lime treatment pause in summer 2025 offers quasi-experimental comparison. No enforcement finding established.
Lime treatment resumes after summer pause
September 22, 2025
Port of Cork / Ringaskiddy
Major port redevelopment with berth extensions supported by €38.4M EU funding and the €456M M28 project. Proof-of-effect requirement around capacity, access, construction and marine effects.
€456M M28 Cork–Ringaskiddy road receives Cabinet approval
April 10, 2025
Shannon Foynes Port
Strategic ORE and logistics port with cumulative estuary evidence needs. Maintenance dredging permitted at three disposal locations in the Shannon Estuary.
Planning documents reference dredging identifier LIC230014
November 1, 2024
Milton / Cambridge Water Recycling Centre
Relocation project cancelled after government funding withdrawn. Capacity expansion options under review. Planning-sensitive site within North East Cambridge regeneration area.
Relocation cancelled after HIF funding withdrawn
August 1, 2025
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