Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult Remediation works to the quayside.
All Mariners, Fishermen and Harbour users are to be advised that remedial works to the river frontage at the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (OREC) site on the south bank of the River Blyth. This involves the removal of obsolete structures and repairing/reinforcing the river wall. The works will be carried out in compliance to MMO Licence L/2019/00335/1
The remedial works will involve the following: - Demolition of an open timber quay structure. - Removal of derelict front gates of Dock 1 and Dock 2. - Removal of redundant remnants associated with the removed dock - Repairs to concrete and masonry surfaces at the removed remnants. - Removal of the derelict front gate of Dock 3. - Repairs to concrete surfaces showing cracking and spalling. - Repairs to RC piles showing cracking, spalling and corrosion to reinforcement. - Repairs to damaged infill concrete planks of wall - Installation of engineered rock armour - Provision of local arrangement of the revetment assuring adequate surround to the existing surface water sewage outfalls.
Demolition of an open timber quay structure:
- Better known as Colpitts jetty. Colpitts were a long established marine engineering company. Still going but as steel fabricating & building maintenance company
Removal of derelict front gates of Dock 1 and Dock 2.
- Number 1 drydock gate
- Number 2 drydock gate
Removal of the derelict front gate of Dock 3. - Repairs to concrete surfaces showing cracking and spalling. Provision of local arrangement of the revetment assuring adequate surround to the existing surface water sewage outfalls.
- Number 3 drydock gate
- The slipways of the old Blyth Dry Docks & Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. seemingly not involved in the work, but would not be surprised if/when they are