Source · Select Committees · Transport Committee
Recommendation 7
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Clarify National Policy Statement for Ports prioritises design for functionality, safety, and environmental impact
Conclusion
Ports are functional environments, where safety must remain the paramount consideration. We understand the desirability of aesthetic quality, especially for landscapes and surrounding communities, but we share the concern of stakeholders that there are limits to what can be reasonably achieved in this respect in port developments. The National Policy Statement for Ports must be clear that good design in this context is primarily in support of functionality, safety, and minimising environmental impact. (Recommendation, Paragraph 50) Decarbonising ports