Representation by Jetstream Tours (Jetstream Tours)
- Date submitted
- 25 March 2021
- Submitted by
- Non-statutory organisations
Our company is responsible for the operation of the Gravesend to Tilbury ferry, which is operated on behalf of Kent County Council. The contract is partly funded by Thurrock Borough Council and both councils are expected to also provide representation based on further shoreside aspects. Our representation concerns regarding the positioning of the proposed "Park and glide" pontoon which fails to provide sufficient detail to provide confidence that the existing ferry operation is not effected. PIERS Ch 10.61 states The proposals will not affect the operation of the existing Tilbury to Gravesend Ferry, as the physical infrastructure nor vessel movements for the London Resort will infringe on the route of the ferry. The ferry service has not been consulted, a navigational risk assesment has not been submitted, artist impressions suggest existing berthing routes are blocked and no design specification for the pontoon to mitigate for an uninterrupted ferry service are provided. We would also wish to extend our representation to include Air quality emmisons data which provides adequate roadside data and construction equipment but fails to mention any data for riverboat traffic. Both riverboune traffic for construction and ongoing passenger traffic is not featured. The suggested 50,000 vessel movements per year does not feature in Piers CH16 and as marine engines are much larger than roadside units data does not provide sufficient evidence to ensure the infrastructure can meet Net Zero 2050.