Dibden Bay Flashcards
What was the proposal?
Associated British ports proposed an expansion on reclaimed land
Deeper dock, new roads, ferry to cross water, new dock
Outcome?
Publicised enquiry rejected proposal (2001-04) she to enviro damage outweighing Econ benefits
10k jobs created were temporary
Poor location as it was too far from heartland of Europe
economic stakeholders?
ABP, Southampton council and transport union
Environmental stakeholders?
Council for national parks, English nature reserves
Local stakeholders?
Hampshire City council, local parish councils, residents
Economic costs
Could reduce house prices which are currently high
Deters tourism from visiting nearby forests
Needs £700m
Economic benefits
300 jobs Abp will contribute to new roads Brings more trade and business to area New infrastructure Attracts people
Enviro costs
Increased traffic Loss of bird habitat Predicted 3000 lorries 24 hrs a day High enviro values Increase oil spills
enviro benefits
Construction of artificial creek
New open space
Where is dibden bay?
Southampton
Uk second biggest container port
Area of land reclaimed after 1950-60s for port expansion