Dublin Port Company has announced, that a draft of its 30 year Masterplan will go on view to the public this week, at its offices on Alexandra Road from Thursday, 3rd November until Friday, 2nd December 2011.

The viewing is designed to facilitate members of the public to be able to make supplementary submissions on the draft Masterplan and associated Environmental Report. Once supplementary submissions are reviewed, the final Masterplan will be prepared and published in early 2012 and will form a framework for future developments at Dublin Port.

The viewing of the draft Masterplan, on the proposed future development of Dublin Port over the next thirty years, follows an eight week public consultation by Dublin Port Company carried out in April and May of this year. The consultation included briefings and meetings with a wide range of stakeholders, including business representatives and associations, other state agencies, customers and local community groups.

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Over 220 responses were received during the initial consultation period which have helped inform the draft Masterplan, which goes on view to the public for the first time this week.

Dublin Port Company Chief Executive, Eamonn O'Reilly, said: "It's clear from the 220 responses received during the first phase of the Masterplan consultation process that people care deeply about the important role Dublin Port has to play in the future development of our economy and this city. It's important, therefore, that all our stakeholders take this final opportunity to view and input on the Masterplan. From Customers, exporters and local residents to public bodies, city planners and tourist organisations, everyone's contribution is necessary to help create a shared vision and lasting legacy for Dublin Port."

(CD)