The facility, which will provide storage for 55,000 tonnes of grain and animal feed, will be located close to the Port's deep-water berth, Stormont Wharf, which is currently undergoing a £10m extension.
Joe O'Neill, the Port's Commercial Director, said: "Belfast is the island's largest bulk port with animal feed accounting for almost 25% of that business. The new facility being provided by the Port will enable importers such as Cefetra to maintain high levels of service and quality for the agri-food sector.
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"The £6m investment is part of the Port's ongoing 'Project 2025' to invest £630m in new warehouses, quays and infrastructure. As part of that process the Port commissioned an independent report last year to examine future trends in the local economy and although there will be greater emphasis upon knowledge-based businesses, agri-food is and will remain a cornerstone of Northern Ireland's economy. The Port is committed to sustained investment to support the industry's ongoing development."
The project is being undertaken by Maghera firm, BSG Civil Engineering. Building work is expected to be completed by January 2009.
(VB/JM)
