FISHNISH PIER

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Construction of Pier, hardstanding areas, and access road for exporting timber.

Client – Forestry Commission

Completion – 2013

Value – £2,300,000

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

  • Site survey and investigation
  • Detailed Community Consultation
  • Detailed Design
  • Statutory Consultation
  • Preparation of Contract Documentation
  • Site Supervision
  • Project Management and CDM Co-ordination

PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS

  • 58 m long Combi-wall quay tied to sheet piled anchor wall.
  • Reclamation to form hardstanding area 8500m2.
  • Access road 140 m long with bellmouth to A849.
  • Rock armour protection to reclamation and access road.

KEY FEATURES

Economical and cost-effective design of piling and reclamation; close attention to detail. Makes best use of seabed bathymetry to minimise volume of materials. Use of local contractors and materials.

CONTRACTORS

Main Contractor – Civil Works – TSL Contractors Ltd