FRASERBURGH HARBOUR DRY DOCK REPAIRS

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The outer wall of the Fraserburgh Harbour Dry Dock pumping well was impacted by a fishing boat with engine failure. The damaged wall was leaking and in a dangerous state. A new wall was cast inside the existing wall to strengthen the structure and prevent water ingress.

Client – Fraserburgh Harbour Commissioners

Completion – 2010

Value – £136,000

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Inspection of damage and preparation of report for insurers; design and supervision of temporary emergency propping; design of permanent repairs; contract management; supervision of repairs on site.

PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS

• Concrete Wall 40m³

KEY FEATURES

Quick response required to prevent failure of wall and allow re-opening of dry dock; underwater dive inspections required; operation in confined space required special precautions

CONTRACTORS

Project Manager – Wallace Stone

Main Contractor – RJ McLeod (Contractors) Ltd