The Peterhead Harbours Revision Order 1998

Power to carry out works

4.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Order, the trustees may, in the situations and lines and within the limits of deviation and according to the levels shown on the deposited plan and sections, carry out and maintain the following improvement works in Aberdeenshire, together with all necessary and proper works and conveniences connected therewith or incidental thereto:–

• Work No.1 The deepening of a portion of the south entrance channel to the harbours of Peterhead to a depth of 6.7 metres below the level of low water within the area shown as hatched on the deposited plan, commencing at Point G on the deposited plan 223 metres from the fixed point marked in the deposited plan at the centre of the east face of West Pier, extending 94 metres in a north-westerly direction and there terminating.

• Work No.2 Land reclamation and a berthing face to be known as “Merchants Quay (North)” commencing at a point 46 metres west of the fixed point marked on the deposited plan, extending in a westerly direction for 201 metres and there terminating, such works to include the demolition and removal of the existing lifeboat shed and slipway.

• Work No.3 A pier and breakwater to be known as “Merchants Quay (west)” commencing from the south-east corner of the Smith Embankment at a point 306 metres from the fixed point marked on the deposited plan, extending 101 metres in a south-south-easterly direction and then a further 61 metres in a southerly direction and terminating at a point 162 metres from the point of commencement.

• Work No.4 A pier, pontoon and support frame commencing 10 metres north of the north-west corner of West Pier at a point 39 metres from the fixed point marked on the deposited plan extending 36 metres in an easterly direction and there terminating.