While we are well versed in working in remote areas, deliveries to and from the site presented a significant logistical challenge. The site sits 300m AOD and is accessed via a single-track road some 4km in length, so to better assist with our ongoing civils work, we utilised an offsite materials logistics hub located in the town of Dunbar. This hub enabled us to pre-order materials in line with our procurement plan well in advance of planned works, storing them in a secure location until required on site.
Additionally, we undertook a programme to upgrade the existing site access track with a new running surface, piped culverts, and drainage ditches, providing better erosion protection against significant future flooding events. This work took approximately 8 weeks to complete and required over 1000 lorry movements to deliver 18,500 tonnes of materials. Through a process of value engineering, we were able to propose an optimised track design, saving our client approximately £35,000. To ensure control of surface water runoff, rigorous daily monitoring was undertaken by our dedicated onsite environmental team for both the Tay and Weatherly Burn catchments. Significant maintenance works were also carried out during the winterisation period, remaining fit for purpose, and allowing key infrastructure elements to be delivered to site safely.