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Marine Piling for Infrastructure in Aberaeron, Wales
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Marine Piling for Infrastructure in Aberaeron, Wales

Installed flood defences at Aberaeron’s quay and harbour using a Hitachi Zaxis 350LC with Movax. Strengthened coastal protection against rising sea levels and storm surges.

Author: Steel Piling Solutions
Hitachi excavator and Movax attachment installing steel sheet piles along Aberaeron harbour.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The project

Aberaeron’s quay and harbour needed flood defences to help protect the coastal frontage from storm surges and rising sea levels. We installed steel sheet piles to reinforce the existing infrastructure.

ITV News covered the wider work to protect the seaside resort from future flooding. Read the ITV News coverage.

THE CHALLENGE

Working in a tidal harbour

Strong tides and changing water levels made careful planning essential. Restricted access also meant our team needed to handle the piling equipment precisely.

We planned the work to minimise environmental impact and protect marine life and water quality.

OUR METHOD

Installing the sheet piles

Our team used a Hitachi Zaxis 350LC with a Movax attachment to install interlocking steel sheet piles along the quay and harbour.

We monitored and adjusted the piles during installation to maintain accuracy. We then secured the structure and integrated it with the existing quay and harbour defences.

THE RESULT

Strengthened flood defences

The new sheet pile defences strengthened the quay and harbour against flooding. Our team completed the project on time despite the tidal challenges and kept disruption to a minimum.

Aerial view of the steel sheet pile flood defence along Aberaeron’s harbour frontage.
Aerial view of the steel sheet pile flood defence along Aberaeron’s harbour frontage.
Aerial view of the quay and sheet pile defences at low tide in Aberaeron.
Aerial view of the quay and sheet pile defences at low tide in Aberaeron.
A Hitachi excavator with a Movax attachment installing sheet piles beside the harbour.
A Hitachi excavator with a Movax attachment installing sheet piles beside the harbour.
Hitachi excavator and Movax attachment working on Aberaeron’s rocky harbour frontage.
Hitachi excavator and Movax attachment working on Aberaeron’s rocky harbour frontage.
Steel sheet piles being driven beside the harbour with the Movax attachment.
Steel sheet piles being driven beside the harbour with the Movax attachment.

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