The Firth of Forth Green Freeport bid has been accepted. We’ve been informed that the likelihood is Burntisland will be twinned with Leith to develop off-shore energy installations and/or to be an overspill area. At our last meeting with Forth Ports (FP) they acknowledged the problems of shallow docks, narrow entrances and poor road access but pointed out the existence of relatively deep water immediately offshore. The West Dock, with existing infrastructure, planning permission etc, would be easier to develop than the East Dock. We have no further information as to what is planned or the consequences for the town and the community – except of course the planned closure of access to the harbour and breakwater.
