Enabling works in progress on 31st July – access bank across Defra siteThis project update provides you with information on progress towards delivering this exciting project. We will provide frequent updates throughout the project.
Recent news:
- Enabling works started on 27 July following the conclusion of agreements with Crossrail, Defra, and Wallasea Farms and the issue of planning consent on 9 July for the whole project, together with Crouch Harbour Authority Works licence, FEPA and Coastal Protection Act consent for the enabling works.
- The Enabling Works involve creating new habitat for water voles and building up the access bank across the Defra land for conveyors that will carry material from ships and onto the island. The inter-tidal portion of these works will be completed by 30th September and the Vole works by 30th October at the latest.
- The RSPB plans to acquire the first parts of the project land from Wallasea Farms in September.
- The installation of the unloading facility is still planned for spring 2010 and the start of the main works from summer 2010, following further design work and approvals.
- A Local Liaison Group is being established with Essex County Council to help inform key stakeholders on the progress of the Project and to discuss any local concerns. Local community, sailing, fisheries and navigation interests will all be represented.
- An activity day for local people will be organised on the Island in the autumn – details will follow in the next Project Update.
Chris Tyas Wallasea Island Project Manager
Please contact me: 1, Old Hall Lane, Tolleshunt D’Arcy, Maldon. CM9 8TP chris.tyas@rspb.org.uk
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