🚢 Grand Cayman cargo port project anticipates significant import increase by 2084

The consultants who drafted the Outline Business Case (OBC) for a new cargo dock in Grand Cayman predict a significant increase in imports over the next 60 years. They anticipate that vehicle imports will be four times higher, and construction material imports will also see a substantial rise. The projections were presented at two public meetings last week, hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and Ports. The consulting team included representatives from Stantec, KPMG, Royal HaskoningDHV, and BCQS. The report was compiled under the assumption that a new port would be built and aimed to present various options for its location. 📈

The team's projections are based on a population increase to 250,000 over the next 50 years. They predict that by 2084, 20,300 more vehicles will be imported each year than in 2023. The report did not consider potential improvements in public transport or whether the island's infrastructure could handle the increased imports. The consultants also predict a rise in construction material imports, with cement imports expected to nearly triple and aggregate imports potentially reaching 2 million tons annually by 2084. However, the report does not address how the island will manage the waste generated by the increased imports. 🚛