This is the vision for the future of a major new port development.
The Infrastructure Planning Commission, which is responsible for handling projects of national significance, has announced that it has accepted for examination the application for the development of the Able Marine Energy Park on the south bank of the Humber, including the construction of state-of-the art facilities for wind turbine manufacture, assembly and installation.
Covering over 800 acres, the Able Marine Energy Park will involve the construction of over 1,300 metres of new quays and, according to Able UK executive chairman, Peter Stephenson, will make a massive contribution to establishing the Humber as a world leader in the development of renewable energy technologies.
He explains: “In total Able Humber Port (AHP) covers almost 2,000 acres with a river frontage of more than two and a half miles. That makes it the largest site available for port-related developments in the UK.
“We have already invested over £50m at AHP, with the first phase involving the development of facilities for vehicle storage and distribution.
"The second phase planning application for a logistics park and business park at the larger northern site was approved by North Lincolnshire Council in summer 2011 and includes plans for a wide range of developments designed to provide the services and logistics facilities needed for the continuing development of the port industry on the Humber.
Mr Stephenson adds: “In many respects the Able Marine Energy Park is the most significant element of the development, underlined by the fact that it is being considered by the Infrastructure Planning Commission.
"We are obviously very pleased that the very detailed work undertaken by ourselves and our consultants, including consulting with a wide range of interests, prior to us submitting the application, has cleared the first important hurdle in the commission’s processes. We have been greatly encouraged by the support that we have received from North Lincolnshire Council and Total Refinery.”