Mallaig Overnight Ferry Berth
Updated: 6 days ago
Client: Mallaig Harbour Authority
The project included the upgrade of an existing pier at Mallaig Harbour, with works undertaken while maintaining ongoing ferry operations.
The scope included the temporary diversion of shore power, water and navigation lighting, demolition of the existing wave wall and installation of a new sheet pile wall. Works also included excavation of the existing cellular cofferdam to install ties and construct concrete anchor blocks, infilling between existing cells, construction of a new concrete deck slab and installation of associated services and quayside furniture.
Principal Elements
Sheet piles - 175T
King posts - 80T
Rock fill - 1,300T
Concrete slabs - 425m3
Concrete anchor blocks - 420m3
Scour hole infill - 1,500T
Pneumatic fenders -13
Points of Interest
Works delivered within an operational harbour while maintaining ferry operations
Tight programme delivered during challenging winter weather conditions
Unforeseen ground conditions required a change to the piling installation methodology
A large scour hole discovered at the ferry berth was infilled without disruption to ferry sailings
Coordination of multiple specialist subcontractors throughout the works