Step 4 – Environmental Assessment

Our maritime engineers are cognisant of the environment requirements of port projects and able to draw attention early to possible fatal constraints for development projects such as contaminated land, disposal of dredged materials, flora and fauna, noise, dust, etc.  The maritime division is supported by more than 600 trained specialists in the RH environment division who will carry out initial environmental assessment, organise base-line surveys and plan the needs for full environmental impact assessment and monitoring.


Step 5 – Development of the Port Masterplan

With the first 4 steps in place, the port masterplan will be developed and finalised.  This may include a number of alternative options.  The masterplan will show the development of the port and its infrastructure as the traffic levels increase and will show the requirements for funding and planning.  As well as showing the complete development of the port construction (in the 25 year horizon), the actions needed in the short term (in the next 5 years) will also be identified. 


Step 6 – Economic and Financial Assessment

A financial assessment will show the capital and operating costs of the alternative development options (including the do nothing option) over time, together with the forecast income stream, thus identifying the financial status of the project (usually expressed in terms of the internal rate of return (IRR)).  Economic assessment (EIRR) will also be carried out as required.   

The above steps outline the typical activities that RH would carry out in preparing a general port masterplan.  Services can be tailored to suit the individual needs of the Client across a wide range of projects.