One of the UK’s top engineers visited a major development at Teesport to launch a national campaign raising public awareness about his sector.
PD Ports’ reconstruction of Quay 1 at Teesport is a key project for regional infrastructure.
Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) President, Professor David Balmforth, met the team behind the upgrade - and called for the North-east to “secure its fair share” of infrastructure investment.
He visited Teesside during a two-day North-east visit to launch This is Civil Engineering.
The ICE wants to get the message across that long-term investment in infrastructure improves quality of life for the public, regenerates communities - and creates jobs.
The Quay 1 upgrade will increase Teesport’s capacity to handle larger ships.
More than 300 metres of Quay 1 - built in the 1950s - has been demolished and transformed, allowing larger vessels to berth and make port operations more flexible.
Phase one of the project is on target for completion by building contractor McLaughlin and Harvey later this month.
The ICE is one of the pre-eminent engineering institutions in the world, with 80,000 members - and provides a voice for civil engineering, continuing professional development and promoting best practice throughout the industry.
Its initiative forms part of a wider Commit to Infrastructure General Election campaign by the leading engineering body.
Professor Balmforth said: “Teesport is a fantastic example of the value that first class infrastructure brings to this region.
“The North-east needs to secure its fair share of infrastructure investment in the future if it is to realise its full potential as one of the major economic regions of the UK.”
PD Ports’ major investment in its bulk handling facilities at Teesport joins other civil engineering projects around the country also raising their banners as part of the campaign launch fortnight.
Projects are also highlighting their benefits via social media forums such as Twitter and Instagram.
The President’s visit culminated with the ICE North East Annual Dinner at Newcastle’s Gosforth Marriott Hotel.
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