Challenge

Hauraton supplied a drainage solution to Fisherman's Quay in Eastbourne for a site that sloped down to the quay wall and has a very high-water table. The drainage also need to be able to treat any surface water.

Project detail

An initial site meeting was arranged with contractor Sunninghill Construction Ltd and design engineers Steve Wilson Partnership prior to construction to look at how the challenges could be overcome.

Filtration of pollutants was top priority

The site was split into two phases, but the design of the surface water was considered as one element covering both stages. During the planning process, it was identified by the local authority that the design included some form of treatment of the surface water on-site to ensure no polluted water could be washed into the harbour or eventually the sea. This meant surface treatment became a planning requirement. It was to be assured that no surface water could be allowed to just wash over the quay wall into the sea and that any water released must be cleaned prior to discharge.

Drainage solution

Hauraton started to work on a proposal with Sunninghill Construction and SWP that would allow cleansing of the discharge, whilst working to very shallow depths given the high-water table. The proposal was for the use of DRAINFIX CLEAN.

With the system being installed on the quayside to capture any surface water run-off under the required storm conditions, it would then treat the surface water. After some initial discussion and further site meetings, DRAINFIX CLEAN was chosen as a solution that met all the planning requirements.

Products supplied

120m of DRAINFIX CLEAN - load class F 900
25m of RECYFIX NC - load class E 600

About Fisherman’s Quay

Fisherman’s Quay was conceived to give the local fishing fleet a permanent base. Over the last few years, the fishermen have worked to raise money to develop a proper store, offices, fish preparation area and a retail shop. The site is adjacent to Sovereign Harbour Marina, the largest man-made harbour in the world surrounded by several housing developments and a commercial / retail centre.