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Whitby Harbour

Past , present, and… ??future??

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SBC Presentation - March 2023

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As submitted to the

Government in application for Levelling Up Funding

of £10M

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Repeat of Dalby Offshore Proposals 2015-16?

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Dalby Offshore Proposal 2015-16

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BUT What about the ground conditions below Endeavour Wharf?

Plan of Whitby Harbour 1782

Dock End & New Quay 1932

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Aerial View Upper Harbour 1965

Endeavour Wharf constructed 1964

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Ground Conditions below Endeavour Wharf

Borehole test results from 1961

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BUILDING ON WARP?

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AND WHAT ABOUT THE FLOOD RISKS? – CURRENT AND FUTURE?

Current Govt. Flood Risk Map to 2030

(under revision)

Climate Central Forecast of Land at Risk of Annual Flooding by 2050 because of rising sea-levels

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The future flood risks and flood levels at Endeavour Wharf will depend on sea-level rise … combined with extreme weather events affecting the River Esk catchment area

… and the future maintenance / strengthening / raising of the piers and extensions

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Climate Change Opportunities for Whitby

Pier Power?

The Future Marine Energy Report by the Carbon Trust (2006) estimated that between 15% and 20% of UK electricity demand could be met by wave and tidal stream energy

2008 Yorkshire Forward Low Carbon Rural Capitals Programme

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Climate Change Opportunities for Whitby

Kelp Farming?

2008 YF Low Carbon Rural Capitals Programme

2023 Whitby Potential

Natural kelp beds along coastal shelves
Key local industry during 1600 -1700s
Attractive ecosystem for fish, shellfish, etc.
Requires smaller, near-shore vessels
As built and repaired by Parkol Marine

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Proposed Maritime Hub on Endeavour Wharf

??? Is it even feasible, given the ground conditions

and flood risks ???

Plus… Would the funding be better spent on improving education for all?

Plus… What impact on the historic townscape and visitor economy?

– prominent site in the very centre of the harbour

Plus… Would it block future economic opportunities? eg kelp farming, tidal power

Plus … Endeavour Wharf is a Registered Cargo Wharf

What effect on other harbour users if they cannot access to load/unload?

All vessels need to take refuge in the Upper Harbour during bad weather

ABOVE ALL – WHY HAS THE LOCAL COMMUNITY NOT BEEN CONSULTED?

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