Oblique view of the proposed port
developmentMott MacDonald, together with Libyan
consultants National Consulting Bureau, have been appointed by the
People’s Committee of Sirt Municipality in Libya to plan and design
an expansion to the port at Sirte, a town located about 460km east
of Tripoli. The aim of the project is to provide the Sirte region
with an international seaport in conjunction with the continuing
development of the town as a major commercial city and regional
centre.
Landsat Image showing the existing port at Sirte
and its layout. Remote sensing has been used to aid master
planningConsideration is being given to the development
of container berths, liquid and dry bulk berths, roll-on roll-off
berths, a passenger terminal, cruise terminal and ship repair
facilities, all with associated port storage, infrastructure and
buildings. The programme will also include an extension to the
existing breakwater to provide ships with shelter from the severe
storm waves experienced along this area of Mediterranean
coastline.
Phase 1 dredging worksThe coastal issues
of the development of this port are being examined. The change to
the sedimentary regime and impacts on the marine environment are
some of the concerns being addressed. We will assist in undertaking
a review of the coastal geomorphology, evolution of the coastline
and ground investigation, along with sampling of the sediment and
benthos, in order to anticipate the ground conditions and
sensitivity of the biota.
Mott MacDonald, working with National Consulting Bureau, will plan
and design the expansion project including masterplanning,
environmental impact assessment, preliminary and detailed design.
Construction is expected to commence in 2010.
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