Connahs Quay Dock, Masterplan

Client: : Flintshire County Council Location: : Connahs Quay Dock, Flintshire

Connahs Quay is a historic dock situated on the river Dee in Flintshire. Connahs Quay was once a boatyard building ships and busy port, with its own railway line linking to Buckley from which goods were transported across the region and then put to sea and exported around the world.

The Dee in this location is an important wildlife site and designated as a Ramsar. Parts of the dock are listed and there are several listed buildings surrounding the quay, including the old Custom House pub.  The decline of the port in the 1960’s led to the modern poorly detailed interventions which have had a negative impact on the quality of the public realm and the heritage assets.

HDD have assisted Flintshire County Council with public consultation and worked alongside maritime engineers to develop a masterplan for the site along with costing and an outline delivery plan for the site.

Proposals include :

• looking at options for new access slipways and extended flood defences;
• investment in riverside businesses;
• enhancements to the historic dock and dockside buildings;
• public realm improvements;
• riverside walks and cycle paths;
• signage gateway works;
• green infrastructure;
• safety improvements to dock wall;
• security improvements.