CROVIE PIER REPAIRS

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Reconstruction of Crovie Pier following storm damage which completely destroyed the outer end of the pier. The T-head was rebuilt in mass concrete with wave wall. Approach pier resurfaced and refaced on inside with concrete and mesh reinforcement.

Client – Crown Estate

Completion – 2013

Value – £220,000

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Site survey and inspection; Detailed design and preparation of tender documents; procurement; site supervision and project management.

PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS

• Concrete 350m³

KEY FEATURES

Very remote and exposed location; with difficult access; outer end of pier under water during spring tides; simple design approach required to make repair economic and feasible.

CONTRACTORS

Project Manager – Wallace Stone

Main Contractor – George Leslie Ltd