Piling starts for Felixstowe South Terminal |
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| Update 27 January 2009 |
Notification of works: Costain Ltd has began the assembly of its equipment to be used for the piling operation that will begin this week on the Felixstowe South Reconfiguration project. There will be two different techniques used to drive the 45 tones, 40m length piles. One is to use a vibratory (vibro) hammer and the other is a percussive hammer that will only be used when the vibro hammer is not effective, i.e. driving through the clay and chalk layers of the subsoil. It is important to note that there are strict restrictions enforced around the working hours for the piling operation. The timing of the percussive piling will be restricted to 08:00 and 18:00hrs Mon-Fri and 08:00 – 13:00hrs Sat. No piling will take place on Sunday or Bank holidays. An independent specialist will closely monitor noise levels and the results will be shared with the local Environmental Protection team at Suffolk Coastal District Council. If you have any concerns or queries regarding the works please feel free to contact the project Community Liaison Manager James York. |
| Update 20 January 2009 |
In 2006 the Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company was granted consent under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and Harbours Act 1964 to construct new deep water berths at the port of Felixstowe. This development is known as the Felixstowe South Reconfiguration. The main contractor for this project is Costain Limited. From 26 January 2009 piling for the main quay wall will begin. The timing of the percussive piling will be restricted to 08:00 and 18:00hrs Mon-Fri and 08:00 - 13:00hrs Sat. No piling will take place on Sunday or Bank holidays. Note: The piling to the main quay wall, which includes some percussive piling, is programmed to be completed by Summer 2009. If you have any further questions in respect of this notice please contact James York at Costain Limited on 01394 613534. Further information and progress detailed at www.felixstowe-fsr1.co.uk |
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