211316: Demolition of existing building & structures and removal of existing syncrolift at the water's edge. Development to the south of South Quay will comprise the erection of a new building with a 4 storey element to the front, to a 2 storey at rear, to provide operation & maintenance facilities to support the operation of an offshore windfarm. The proposed building will consist of office, warehousing & welfare facilities & other ancillary uses associated with the offshore windfarm operation. Landscaped terraces are proposed at roof level at the 2 storey and 3 storey levels of the proposed building. A c. 40m lattice communication mast, associated with the proposed use, is proposed for the southern corner of the site. Car parking for 60 vehicles along with cycle parking for 26 bicycles & 5 motorcycles. An ESB substation is proposed to the south of the building. Waste & recycling storage is proposed on site. Vehicular & pedestrian entrance gates onto South Quay & pedestrian & bicycle entrance to the west. Security fencing around the site. Development to the north of South Quay will comprise a general area for the berthing of vessels to service the offshore windfarm. A pontoon is proposed along with up to 4 cranes for loading & unloading of vessels. Shore side storage is also proposed including 2 shipping containers, a bunded waste oil tank, a grey water tank, a treatment unit/equipment kiosk & 2 bunded fuel storage tanks. A blackwater tank is proposed below ground. Parking for 6 vehicles to the north & west of the site. A flood wall. Vehicular and pedestrian entrance gates onto South Quay & pedestrian emergency entrance to the west are proposed. Proposed to construct a ramp on the section of South Quay to tie in with flood wall. Access between the areas to the north & south of South Quay will be via a raised ramp along South Quay with controlled crossing across South Quay. New paving at this location and to the west of the building. Wastewater on site will be stored underground and removed to a treatment plant. Also proposes the dredging of approx. 6,000m3 of material from the nearshore area to provide for navigational depth, berthing area and manoeuvring area for vessels. Landscaping, utilities & other services proposed throughout the site & all other associated works. Applicant seeks 10 years in which to construct the development. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report & a Natura Impact Statement have been prepared.

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