PORTPATRICK RNLI LIFEBOAT BERTH

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Creation of new pontoon berth and dredging in listed harbour for Tamar Class Lifeboat.

Client – RNLI

Completion – 2012

Value – £650,000

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Detailed design and project management of marine civil works including wave modelling to assess wave heights at the berth and harbour resonance, site investigation, piling, consents application and procurement, and dredging.

PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS

• Tubular Steel piles
• Dredging
• Steel Pontoon
• Quayside furniture & Services

KEY FEATURES

The lifeboat is stationed in a listed harbour. The pontoon berth was designed to be isolated from the existing quay walls ensuring that they were not disturbed.

CONTRACTORS

Project Manager – Wallace Stone LLP

Piling Contractor – LB Marine Ltd

Dredging – Wyre Marine Lts

Shoreworks – Luce bay Plant Hire Ltd