STORNOWAY HARBOUR DREDGE

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Dredging of harbour bed at Inner Harbour, Esplanade Quay, No.1 Pier and No.3 Pier.

Client – Stornoway Port Authority

Completion – 2012

Value – £200k

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Feasibility, consents, contract documents, tendering, contract management, site supervision, procuring completion surveys.

PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS

• Dredging by hydraulic grab on self-powered, bottom opening vessel
• Dumping at licensed disposal ground
• Removal and reinstallation of existing pontoons and moorings

KEY FEATURES

Inner Harbour basin deepened to provide for new pontoon berths; Esplanade Quay deepened alongside; obstructions removed at No.1 and No.3 Piers.

CONTRACTORS

Project Manager – Wallace Stone

Main Contractor – Wyre Marine