Two days ago, the Port of Boston announced its full backing of the proposed Boston Barrier and has formally withdrawn its objection to the Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) application made by the Environment Agency in August 2016.
This comes after extensive discussions between the Environment Agency and the port around the proposed Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) which will go to a public inquiry next month.
The multi-million pound Boston Barrier is part of the Boston Combined Strategy that will reduce the risk of tidal flooding to over 17,000 properties in the area.
Boston Barrier Director, Adam Robinson said: “ The Port has agreed that the Environment Agency can provide temporary berthing facilities for use by the Boston fishing fleet during construction of the proposed Barrier. They are also working with the them to ensure that the sequencing of the Barrier construction works would allow the Port’s operations to continue in a safe and efficient manner throughout the construction program. ”
Representative of the Port of Boston, Neil Harris said: “ We are pleased to announce today that we are fully supportive of the Boston Barrier Scheme that the Environment Agency are promoting for the town of Boston.”
The Public Inquiry for the proposed Transport and Works Act Order starts on the 19th April at the Boston Barrier Hub.