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A Jackson team is overseeing a £2.95m maintenance scheme of Filey seawall on behalf of North Yorkshire Council, working outside the busy summer season to minimise the impact on the coastal community.
The programme of works involves breaking out and replacing degraded sections on the 1.1km-long Victorian-era defence structure. New wall blocks, wave return blocks and coping stones have been cast in situ using innovative shuttering techniques. New sections of iron railings on the promenade have been installed.
This is a design and build package of works where Jackson has partnered with designers Waterman Group. Key challenges include working around tide tables and designing a bespoke shuttering system that can reproduce the unique profile of the wall and keep out the sea water crashing in at high tide.
Basalt rebar, which does not rust, and marine-grade concrete are being used on the scheme to ensure the new sections can withstand the constant barrage of salt water.
The scheme also includes repairs to a stairwell and slipway, and some piling and replacement of rock armour at the south end of the wall to extend the sea defences.
The team has also worked hard to engage with local people and keep them informed of its progress. This started with an initial public information exhibition last summer and has continued with constant communications, including posters asking for feedback from the community.
Work is expected to finish in early June.
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