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Work is progressing on this project of national importance to install new dual function lock gates on the Thames Estuary in Tilbury.<\/p>\n

The \u00a334m scheme is a project between the Environment Agency and the Port of Tilbury<\/a> that will better protect thousands of homes and businesses in the local area from flooding.<\/p>\n

The project will see three pairs of lock gates at the entrance lock to the port replaced. Each gate is approximately 15m tall and 19m wide; the equivalent approximately of three double decker buses high and the length of a cricket pitch wide. The outer gates will be raised in height and tie into the adjacent flood walls so that they perform the dual function of a navigational and flood risk management asset.<\/p>\n

Since work started in January 2021 the main highlights include:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the locating and identification of multiple electric cables to be diverted around the works areas;<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0installation and testing of 2 x 36m long test piles to inform the foundation design for the new outer gate ram pits;<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0construction of the replacement control buildings foundation slabs;<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0a rolling programme of refurbishments of the sluices which control water levels between the gates.<\/p>\n

Fabrication of the new middle and inner gates is underway in Holland, and detailed design work is continuing on the new gate control systems.<\/p>\n

John Curtin, Environment Agency Executive Director for Local Operations said:<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cIt has been great to have visited the construction site at Tilbury Port and to meet the team delivering this nationally important collaborative project. It is complex project, involving construction activities around the busy port entrance – but I\u2019ve been really impressed by the professional approach of the joint team with the ongoing support of Tilbury Port staff as we make important strides to better protect over 2,500 properties from flooding.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

Helena Henao-Fernandez, Environment Agency Team 2100 Deputy Programme Director, said:<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Tilbury Dual Function Lock Gates Project is a perfect example of collaborative working between different organisations to tackle the effects of climate change. By working together, we are providing better protection against the risk of flooding to the local communities as well as delivering a suite of wider outcomes and benefits.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

Paul Dale, Port of Tilbury\u2019s Asset & Site Director said:<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are pleased that the construction work for this important project is well underway. It is vitally important that we get this new engineering solution in place to provide flood defences for homes and businesses for the future. It is great to welcome the EA team to the port today for an overview of the progress of the project so far.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

Once completed the new dual function lock gates will\u00a0ensure a high standard of flood protection for Tilbury along with the new navigation lock for operations at the port.<\/p>\n

This scheme is part of the Government\u2019s long-term investment in flood and coastal defences. Since 2015 it has invested \u00a32.6bn to better protect the country from flooding and coastal erosion meeting the target of better protecting 300,000 homes this March.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, the Government announced a record \u00a35.2 billion investment in flood and coastal defences and the\u00a0National FCRM Strategy<\/a>\u00a0will help build a better prepared and more resilient nation.<\/p>\n

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Work is progressing on this project of national importance to install new dual function lock gates on the Thames Estuary in Tilbury. The \u00a334m scheme is a project between the Environment Agency and the Port of Tilbury that will better protect thousands of homes and businesses in the local area from flooding. The project will see three pairs of lock … <\/p>\n

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