by Shane Henson — January 6, 2012—A unique development plan that will provide the investment into making a major U.K. south coast port a center for low-carbon energy and sustainability has been agreed between MITIE, a provider of facilities, property and asset management services, and Shoreham Port Authority, the organization representing a thriving, diverse and modern port located in the United Kingdom. The development of renewable and energy efficient assets is expected to positively impact the more than 70 tenants operating in the area, which range from small offices and light industrial units to large sites leased to major international firms.
According to MITIE, the company will consider a wide range of renewable and low-carbon energy strategies for the 52 hectares of land owned by Shoreham Port. However, an evaluation of the possibilities for wind and solar power is already underway, as the port’s location near Brighton particularly lends itself to these technologies.
Mike Tivey, managing director of MITIE’s asset management, said, “This is a really progressive and engaging development which will stimulate investment into Shoreham Port. Community and economic benefits will be at the heart of our considerations when coming up with a low-carbon and sustainable energy future for Shoreham Port.”
MITIE’s strategy will be grounded in the recently completed port masterplan, which highlights the significant opportunities at Shoreham for meeting its own energy needs and those of the local community. The plan is to continue to develop a modern viable port, expanding into new trades especially related to renewable energy.
“We are very excited at the prospect of seeing the port becoming a major site for renewable energy. This fits perfectly with our plans for growing the port at the same time as reducing our carbon footprint,” said Peter Davies, development director at Shoreham Port.
