Overview

The Marina lock gates in Hythe is an important structure for the local community. It provides a route for the residents in the Hythe marina village to access the Southampton Water. When opened in 1985, it was the first marina development of its kind as it combined over 200 berths and 220 waterside properties on the western shore of Southampton water.

Over the years, the lock gate has been subject to the harsh environment of the Southampton water, causing erosion and mechanical damage to the operating systems. The refurbishment will allow for the safe operation of the lock gates, as well as providing a protection to the gates, hydraulics and high-level structural elements on the gates. The works were planned over a shutdown period of 3 weeks, NEOM delivered the project ahead of schedule, handing back a week early, allowing the lock to be re opened for use by the marina village community.

Scope

Design, Supply, installation and subsequent removal of all Temporary Works, which includes all works necessary to isolate, drain the lock and provide safe access to the lock floor Procurement and installation of a stop log jack system to secure stop logs into position, acting as a barrier between the Southampton water and lock floor Refurbishing and cleaning the lock walls and gates, removing all marine growth, algae and staining.

Providing detailed inspection reports on the lock barrels/fixings, inner and outer gate structures, bearings, hinges, seals, walkway structures and additional mechanical items such as hydraulic arms. Re painting the gates where corrosion has been noted with a specialised paint.

Undertake electrical system inspections, service the emergency/ standby equipment, replacing automatic system for backup generator, service hydraulic systems and hard pipe work. Testing and commissioning of the lock gate open and close sequence

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