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20/05/2024
McLaughlin & Harvey Reaches Milestone At ABP's LEEF
McLaughlin & Harvey has reached a significant milestone in the construction of ABP's Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF), located at the Port of Lowestoft.
With capital dredging of the outer harbour and channel approaches underway, LEEF represents a significant investment by ABP, supported by the Towns Fund. This initiative will deliver state-of-the-art infrastructure to meet the current and future demands of the offshore energy industry.
The capital dredging project, totaling 170,000m³, is underway and will create berth pockets with a minimum depth of 7.5 meters. This improvement will enable Lowestoft to accommodate the next generation of offshore support vessels, marking a crucial step towards transforming the port into an offshore energy hub.
The Boskalis Suction Dredger, Sospan Dau, commenced dredging operations late last month and will be supported by small survey craft 'Sea Eagle'. This follows initial works that have been undertaken by grab dredger UKD Cherry Sand. The whole dredging operations is due to complete in August 2024 and is being carried out with a commitment to the highest environmental standards, and in accordance with ABP's works' marine licence.
Julian Walker, Regional Director at ABP stated:
"The commencement of capital dredging signifies a pivotal moment in the realisation of the Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility. LEEF is not just a port project; it is a strategic investment in the future of Lowestoft and the wider energy sector. ABP’s significant investment in the LEEF project signals our commitment to equipping Lowestoft – the UK’s most easterly port – with the capabilities required to thrive in a rapidly evolving energy landscape, and enhance its capacity to service the growing Southern North Sea energy sector."
David Baskin, Senior Contracts Manager at McLaughlin & Harvey said:
"We aim to create an attractive and sustainable working environment as we strive to realise our goals for Culham Campus’ development and growth. The new office building embodies these objectives and has been built to a BREEAM Excellent standard."
With capital dredging of the outer harbour and channel approaches underway, LEEF represents a significant investment by ABP, supported by the Towns Fund. This initiative will deliver state-of-the-art infrastructure to meet the current and future demands of the offshore energy industry.
The capital dredging project, totaling 170,000m³, is underway and will create berth pockets with a minimum depth of 7.5 meters. This improvement will enable Lowestoft to accommodate the next generation of offshore support vessels, marking a crucial step towards transforming the port into an offshore energy hub.
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The Boskalis Suction Dredger, Sospan Dau, commenced dredging operations late last month and will be supported by small survey craft 'Sea Eagle'. This follows initial works that have been undertaken by grab dredger UKD Cherry Sand. The whole dredging operations is due to complete in August 2024 and is being carried out with a commitment to the highest environmental standards, and in accordance with ABP's works' marine licence.
Julian Walker, Regional Director at ABP stated:
"The commencement of capital dredging signifies a pivotal moment in the realisation of the Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility. LEEF is not just a port project; it is a strategic investment in the future of Lowestoft and the wider energy sector. ABP’s significant investment in the LEEF project signals our commitment to equipping Lowestoft – the UK’s most easterly port – with the capabilities required to thrive in a rapidly evolving energy landscape, and enhance its capacity to service the growing Southern North Sea energy sector."
David Baskin, Senior Contracts Manager at McLaughlin & Harvey said:
"We aim to create an attractive and sustainable working environment as we strive to realise our goals for Culham Campus’ development and growth. The new office building embodies these objectives and has been built to a BREEAM Excellent standard."
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