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Peel Ports Group, Sheerness Steelworks Site
Peel Ports Group’s ambitious redevelopment of the former steelworks site in the Isle of Sheppey aimed to transform the area into a versatile logistics hub. The £27 million project spanned nearly four years and formed a key element of the wider Sheerness Port Masterplan.
Client Brief
Supporting Peel Ports’ Vision for Strategic Growth
Peel Ports sought to create a multi-use facility for automotive storage, warehousing, and general port operations. The site also aimed to re-establish rail freight connectivity, enhancing the port’s long-term logistics capacity.
Project Overview
Revitalising a Redundant Steelworks into a Thriving Port Hub
The Sheerness Port Masterplan outlined a 20-year growth strategy, identifying the 20-hectare steelworks site as a key redevelopment opportunity. The plan included new infrastructure to link the site with the port and support future expansion.
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Showcasing the transformation of Sheerness Port through strategic engineering and masterplanning.
Our Solution
Strategic Masterplanning and Engineering Expertise
Morson Praxis provided civil and structural engineering expertise, alongside concept design, cost analysis, and logistics planning. Our team also developed 3D visual materials to support Peel Ports’ CAPEX submissions and decision-making processes.
Results
Transforming Vision into a Connected Port Hub
The resulting masterplan delivered a phased approach for remediation, infrastructure, and building works. It established a clear framework for redevelopment enhancing port connectivity, increasing capacity, and positioning Sheerness for future rail and logistics growth.
