Gorey Pier – Landing Stage Removal Works Update
Jersey Ports has recently provided the following update on the progress of the Gorey Pier landing stage removal works as follows:
The project continues to make good progress, although as the works have advanced it has become clear that the programme needs to be extended. The current forecast is for completion during the last week of August.
The removal of the landing stage is a complex demolition project involving a historic structure in a challenging marine environment. The installation of the specialist scaffolding required to safely access and dismantle the structure has taken longer than originally anticipated. In addition, several minor design refinements were identified once works commenced and have been incorporated into the project to ensure the works continue to be delivered safely and effectively.
More recently, the period of exceptionally hot weather has also affected site productivity, reducing the safe working hours available and slowing progress.
Programme adjustments of this nature are not uncommon on projects of this complexity, particularly where access constraints and site conditions become clearer once works are underway. Ports of Jersey and Jersey Demolition Contractors continue to work closely together to maximise progress, recover time where it is safe and practical to do so, and minimise disruption to pier users.
A number of mitigation measures have already been implemented, and the team continues to review opportunities to reduce the impact of the works while maintaining the required safety standards. Our priority remains completing the demolition safely, protecting the integrity of the historic pier structure, and returning the area to normal use as soon as possible.
We appreciate that these works create disruption and would like to thank pier users, local residents and businesses for their continued patience and cooperation while these essential stabilisation works are carried out.
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