Pevensey to Eastbourne interim beach management programme scores ‘excellent’ in first CCS audit
Our Pevensey to Eastbourne interim beach management programme has been awarded ‘excellent’ in its first Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) audit, scoring 46/45, with an extra point awarded for best practice.
The £7.3m scheme, delivered as part of the Environment Agency’s Collaborative Delivery Framework, spans two years and focuses on maintaining the 8.8km stretch of shingle beach at Pevensey Bay.
The scheme was awarded the maximum 15 marks in each of the three core categories:
- Respect the Community
- Care for the Environment
- Value their Workforce
The auditor commended the team’s strong commitment to achieving high standards and highlighted the team’s efforts to support the local community and promote careers in construction.
In addition, the auditor recognised the team’s focus on environmental protection. Alongside the implementation of systems and procedures, the team has introduced a range of practical measures to minimise the environmental impact and carbon footprint of the scheme. This includes operating under a comprehensive environmental protection plan, carrying out regular inspections to protect local plant and wildlife habitats, and applying a dedicated waste management plan to reduce waste to landfill and maximise recycling. The team is also using energy efficient plant, promoting a no idling policy, operating energy saving temporary cabins, and utilising HVO fuel where possible.
The best practice point was awarded for the innovative use of CHCNav Slam Scanners on site, an efficient method of simultaneous localisation and beach shingle profile mapping. This technology significantly reduces time spent in the field, enhances data quality, and provides comprehensive spatial information for coastal monitoring and design.
This is a brilliant result, and one the team should be incredibly proud of.
