Monday, 06 February 2012
| Friars Bay Long Sea Outfall Pipeworks |
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| Monday, 09 August 2010 09:42 |
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The Port of Newhaven is today a hive of activity as the Westminster Dredging Company vessels have arrived to mobilise for the phase 2 of the operation to lay a 1800m long pipe for Southern Water that will extend from the cliffs at Friars Bay, Peacehaven and discharge treated sewage further out to sea than the existing pipes, thereby creating cleaner seas for all. The works at sea commenced in May with the first phase of the operation to dredge the 1800m trench in which the pipe will be laid. The Backhoe Dredger Nordic Giant working with the attendant tug Tarka 3 and workboat Commodore operated in an area that lies approximately 3 miles west of Newhaven. The work area has been marked with IALA system buoys to keep passing vessels out of the area during the works. The actual pipe itself was manufactured in Norway and towed in four sections to Shoreham, where it is now being fitted together into the 1800m long complete length. It was hoped that the connecting of the sections would be done at East Beach/Tidemills creating income and employment opportunities for Newhaven, but due to local environmental pressure groups this could not go ahead within the necessary timescale. Phase 2 of the works which is to lay the pipe and backfill the trench, have now started with the arrival in Newhaven of the Backhoe Dredger Mannu Pekka, Tug Tarka 3, Grab barge Strekker,Multicat Llanddwyn Island and workboat Coastal Pioneer. Further attendant/guard vessels, the Trailing suction dredger Sospan Dau and various barges are still to arrive. The coastal area between Newhaven and Shoreham is going to be a busy place for the next six weeks or so and Mariners are strongly advised to read and take note of Local Notices to Mariners from Newhaven, Brighton and Shoreham. Westminster Dredging have also issued the below Notice. Friars Bay Notice to Mariners 080810. |