Electrical & Mechanical O&M Manuals & Building Handover Manual | Point of Entry Warrenpoint Harbour – UK

DAERA (Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs) Points of Entry (PoE) in Northern Ireland are essential for biosecurity, regulatory compliance, and trade facilitation. They serve as designated locations for mandatory sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) checks on specific imports.

Warrenpoint Port is a designated Point of Entry (PoE) in Northern Ireland for carrying out specific post-Brexit checks on goods arriving from Great Britain. It is the second busiest port in Northern Ireland by tonnage handled. Along with Belfast and Larne ports, Warrenpoint was officially approved by the EU and the UK government to conduct necessary Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) checks required under the Northern Ireland Protocol/Windsor Framework.

Project Overview

CTS (now part of the Cardo Group) was contracted to oversee extensive construction work, which included the supply and installation of aluminium doors and windows, bollards, cycle shelters, gates and fencing, lift systems, handrails, flooring, painting, roofing, and full mechanical and electrical services.

Dewick & Associates’ Involvement

CTS engaged Dewick & Associates to deliver a range of services, tailored to the project requirements. The documentation was designed to ensure clarity, usability, and long-term value, providing maintenance personnel, operators, and consultants with all necessary information to manage, maintain, and modify the building, mechanical and electrical systems safely and efficiently.

Services Provided by Dewick & Associates:-

Mechanical & Electrical O&M manuals
Building Handover Manual – using nucleus, the D&A online portal, subcontractor information (e.g. literature, warranties, certificates, test results) is collated and technically authored into a complete manual
Building User Guide – clear, accessible instructions for everyday building functions
Asset register and DLP maintenance schedule
Health and safety file
CIBSE TM31 logbook
A dedicated Client Coordinator to ensure current technical data was collated to enable detailed bespoke documentation to be provided

We deliver a full suite of handover and operational documentation, including M&E O&M Manuals, Building Handover Manuals, Building User Guides, Asset Registers, Health & Safety Files, DLP Maintenance Schedules and CIBSE TM31 Logbooks. Designed to give building owners and facilities teams confidence, clarity and compliance. These documents streamline operations, support safe maintenance, and empower building users by providing accessible, up-to-date information on systems, risks, performance, and responsibilities. Plus, many of them (like the Health & Safety File) are legally required under UK CDM 2015 regulations while others (like TM31 logbooks) are critical for meeting Building Regulations Part L and optimising energy management . Together, they reduce risk, save costs, and protect your investment over the long term, while others (like TM31 logbooks) are critical for meeting Building Regulations Part L and optimising energy management. As a documentation package, they reduce risk, save costs, and protect your investment over the long term.

Ongoing developments

The redevelopment at Warrenpoint also coincided with a broader public-realm transformation along the Front Shore area. As part of a £2.2 million + revitalisation funded by the Department for Communities and Newry, Mourne & Down District Council, the project enhanced the Havelock and Osborne Terrace car parks, resurfaced paths, added decorative street lighting, and introduced new street furniture and greenery. These upgrades not only support the operational demands of a major PoE, but also enhance the visual appeal and functionality of the port area, reinforcing its role as a gateway in UK-NI trade.

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