Specialised seabed survey works will begin adjacent to the pier and are expected to last approximately three days. This survey is vital for informing the engineering design of proposed local marine improvements, which include plans for new pontoons, piles, a quay extension, dredging, and a revetment area.
During the survey, a 100-metre towing exclusion zone will be in operation behind the vessel. Mariners are advised to proceed with caution, and a formal Notice to Mariners has been published.
Following the survey results, borehole drilling and sedimentation sampling are anticipated towards the end of the year. Subsequently, a fenced-off construction compound and welfare units will be established on the pier, necessitating its temporary closure. Unauthorised vehicle parking will also be restricted.
“"We appreciate these types of marine works can be inconvenient, and we will do everything we can to reduce the impacts on local people, businesses, and visitors while we carry out these vital assessments for the future of the pier."
The investigation works are contingent upon favourable weather and marine conditions.
