The operator of Belfast harbour plans to spend £1.3bn over the next 25 years to take advantage of strong economic growth in Northern Ireland , in what would be one of the largest non-governmental investments in the region’s history.
The Belfast Harbour Commissioners said the money would be spent on upgrading the port, with the possibility of residential property developments that could add another £750m in investment on top.
The harbour, a non-profit trust port that occupies a central position in the city, is already pushing ahead with the first £300m of investment, including spending on new facilities for offshore wind projects . Its other projects will include quays for grain and animal trade, upgrades to the ferry terminals, expanded container shipping facilities, and power connections for docked cruise ships.
