Ports & Infrastructure
Tyne Clean Energy Park
PORT OF TYNE, TYNE & WEAR
Works included the demolition of the redundant coal and grain conveyors within an operational site, phased to minimise the disruption on the day-to-day operation of the Port, making way for the construction of 10.5 hectares of heavy-duty pavements, for use in the offshore wind sector. The development works included site clearance, new concrete hardstandings, areas of block paving, drainage, fencing, and high mast lighting. In addition, a new tarmac access road was constructed, including drainage, ducting and lighting. Running concurrently, a new 20 tonne/m2 quayside infill along with a 10 tonne/m2 quayside extension were also constructed within a live Port environment.
Client: Port of Tyne
cost
£16M
duration
9 Months
Project Management
Cost Management
Employer's Agent
The Opportunity
The Port of Tyne is ideally positioned to serve the offshore wind and renewables sector, with deep berths and close location to the Dogger Bank, Seagreen and Sofia Wind Farms. By demolishing the redundant coal and grain conveyors, this site was opened up to opportunities in the fast growing renewables sector.
The Challenges
The project programme was of critical importance to the Client, given this was intrinsically linked to the Van Oord storage and marshalling base and the required date that this facility was to become operational. TPI implemented a collaborative approach to the delivery of this project, carefully managing contractor design submissions and RFIs to ensure timely responses were provided, aligned to the overall programme, whilst also managing day-day coordination between construction activities and port operations.
The Outcome
These works, carried out over and adjacent to the river and alongside Port operations were completed on programme, on budget, with an excellent health & safety record and to the required quality level.