Willem Buytewechstraat 45 3024BK, Rotterdam
+31 (0)10 22 10 381info@bluepelican.eu
Dredging and Marine works consultancy
Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon
Description of the project
The tidal range in the Swansea Bay offers the opportunity for large scale hydro-power generation. A man-made lagoon is designed with bund walls which contain hydro turbines in it. Both with incoming (rising) and outgoing (falling) tides electricity is generated.
The Marine Works contract is part of a suite of contracts that is used to design, build and operate the lagoon, and it consists of the following scope:
The permanent bund wall structure enclosing the lagoon (approx. 9.5 km)
The temporary cofferdam structure including dewatering
Reclamation areas within the lagoon
Associated dredging, reclamation and rock works
Ancillary marine works
Services provided by Blue Pelican Associates
Evaluate working methods and equipment for marine works (dredging and dike construction)
Assessment of dredgeability and production estimate
Seasonal workability and construction programme
Rock supply (logistics and installation)
Cost estimate incl risk assessment
Review particular conditions of contract (FIDIC Yellow Book)