VolkerStevin awarded contract extension at Rother Tidal Walls East
We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded a contract extension for the Rother Tidal Walls East project. Originally awarded in 2022, through the Environment Agency’s Collaborative Delivery Framework, the project has now been extended to deliver further flood defence improvements along the River Rother.
The scope of works to date has included raising the existing flood embankments, building two new set back sections of embankment to create new salt marsh habitat, installing around 600 linear metres of sheet piled walls and 30m of reinforced concrete walls.
Under the newly awarded extension, we will be installing a further 50 linear metres of sheet piles, this time at the toe of the existing riverbank. In addition, the embankment will be faced with 40-200kg rock armour. The additional works are to protect the newly constructed flood defences from erosion along a fast-flowing bend of the River Rother.
Mobilisation and construction of the temporary works are already underway, with piling scheduled to take place in May this year using a 500t crawler crane. Once piling is successfully completed, the team will place the rock armour before demobilising from site, marking the overall completion of the project.
Throughout the project, the team has made a significant contribution to the local community, supporting charities, raising funds for mental health and suicide prevention, and inspiring the next generation of engineers. They have also trialled innovative methods on site, including the use of a spider excavator (read more here) and digital material movement management (read more here).
The outstanding work the team has done on the project has resulted in consecutive ‘outstanding’ results in their Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) audits. Last year, this project was also awarded the Most Considerate Site Award at the CCS National Site Awards.
“We are delighted to have been awarded further works at Rother Tidal Walls East and continue our strong working relationship with the Environment Agency in the area. It has been an amazing project to be part of; aside from the construction works, we have undertaken community engagement and built strong relationships with many of the locals. We have also trialled some great innovations here, which have delivered significant benefits to the project. The team and I are looking forward to another successful season on the scheme.”
Andy Pilbeam Project Manager
