Range Magazine (2011: 2)

autumn 2010

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water & maritime >> building & industry >> infrastructure & spatial development >> water & maritime >> building & industry >> infrastructure & spatial development

Driving growth SuStainably Sainsbury’s and Royal Haskoning

in this issue >>

bracing bournemouth

sustainably sainsbury’s

mighty quinn

engineering diversity

bravo brazil

Royal Haskoning is an independent international engineering and environmental consultancy. With 3,900 employees operating in 20 countries, we provide an extensive range of multi-disciplinary services relating to maritime, water and environment, infrastructure and buildings, industry and energy, and transport and development.

With a worldwide network of professionals and strong industry relationships established over two centuries, our expertise and experience is far reaching. Respected thought leaders within our market sectors, we are renowned for our technical excellence, developing, designing and delivering innovative and sustainable solutions, that transform ambitions into reality.

If you would like to feature in Range or comment on content, email [email protected]

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to view our events programme go toroyalhaskoning.co.ukevents

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I am delighted to endorse Range 3, which shares the important work our clients, colleagues and partners do to improve, protect and sustain our communities and coastlines – and the fragile habitats that co-exist alongside them.

And, at a time when university students have just set sail on their chosen courses, we highlight the many diverse career paths that can be taken, providing a glimpse into the reasons why some of our female engineers and environmental scientists chose their profession, hear their views on their respective industry sectors, and find out what inspires them most about the work they do.

We hear how Bournemouth and Borth’s coastal defences are being protected for future generations, and gain better understanding of how the new Marine and Coastal Access Act will influence the way in which we interact with our coastlines and seas. We find out how a mammoth dry dock development in Brazil will transform the country’s ship building industry, and how Quinn Glass gained planning approval with the help of the Denis Wilson business group, Royal Haskoning’s Highways and Transport Planning experts.

I thank all contributors for making this edition of Range such a rich and diverse example of our work and respective professions. I particularly thank Sue Willcox for agreeing to be our special guest, and for providing our readers with an insight into the in-depth planning that goes into every Sainsbury’s supermarket development. Sarah Budd

Sarah Budd joined Royal Haskoning as a graduate hydrologist and hydraulic engineer in 1994 and is currently Coastal and Rivers Divisional Director.

Stop preSS >> Royal Haskoning wins Cambridge SUDS competition…We are delighted to announce we have won first place in the Cambridge Sustainable Drainage Competition, demonstrating our strength in innovative and sustainable civil engineering design. Read the full story in the next issue of Range.

FoRewoRd Sarah Budd >>

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proteCting bournemouth’S CoaStlineThe UK shoreline has been changing for millions

of years, sometimes gradually, sometimes

dramatically, creating some of the coast’s most

beautiful and important features. The forecast for

more frequent storms, increasing wave heights

and rising sea levels all threaten the coastal

environment and livelihoods of the people who

live and work in these areas.

Royal Haskoning’s technical expertise and innovative approach enabled us to deliver a visionary and sustainable plan for SMP2 Review coastline. Their focus on both meeting stakeholder requirements and delivering to time and budget meant we were able to meet the deadline for submission of the plan to Defra.dR david HaRlow, CoaSt PRoteCtion ManageR, BouRneMoutH BoRougH CounCil

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Since 1994, government funded Shoreline Management Plans (SMPs) have provided a strategic and sustainable approach to coastal defence, and Royal Haskoning has won many public tenders to develop and review them.

the review of 1999 SMP for the Bournemouth coastline began in october 1998, and Royal Haskoning contributed its considerable shoreline management knowledge to provide technical guidance and support to the Bournemouth Borough Council Steering Committee. the revised plan was approved in June 2010.

the solutionthe Steering Committee has produced a strategic and visionary plan for the next 20, 50 and 100 years. it aims to balance potentially conflicting interests and does not commit future generations to costly and unsustainable management.

For most of Bournemouth’s coastline, the recommendation is to ‘Hold the line/advance the line (in later epochs) and maintain the existing landscape, if sustainable. However for some areas, such as Brownsea island, a non-interventional approach has been proposed where only limited maintenance on the deteriorating local defences is undertaken.

the new SMP accepts that change is necessary and provides a way forward that is both achievable and sustainable given the increasing pressures on the coast. the plan provides a framework for future generations to appreciate the stunning beauty of the Jurassic coast, while protecting the livelihoods of residential communities and wildlife habitats.

For a full account of this project go to: www.royalhaskoning.co.uk

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the plan covers 118 miles of beautiful coastal scenery including Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole harbours and the local river estuaries between Hurst Spit in the east and durlston Head in the west. Bournemouth is famous for its long sandy beaches and Poole, for its water sports, while the cliffs and dunes are important feeding grounds for large populations of bird species such as waders, gulls and waterfowl.

the challengethe challenge for Royal Haskoning’s project team was to balance the economic, social and environmental costs of protecting this shoreline, while accepting that future coastal management must allow natural habitats and features to adapt to anticipated climate changes. it also had to be realistic about national budgets and priorities.according to coastal and rivers project manager tara-leigh eggiman, the team used an innovative and visionary approach to help formulate a plan for the long-term management of flooding and erosion risks in this coastal area. She said, “the new plan strikes a balance between these risks, natural processes and the consequences of climate change, and links in with the plans for adjacent coastal areas. it also takes account of existing coastal defences and the social, natural and historic environment.”


The Denis Wilson business group,

Royal Haskoning’s Highways and

Transport Planning experts, has

worked closely with Sainsbury’s

during the past 15 years to help

achieve its impressive expansion

targets. Now, serving over 19 million

customers a week in an impressive 872

stores, Sainsbury’s is one of the UK’s

largest supermarket chains. Range

invited Sue Willcox, Head of Town

Planning, Transportation and Property

Communications for Sainsbury’s, to

provide an insight into her role, and

the opportunities and challenges

facing the supermarket sector.


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From advising the business on UK Government transport policies, to planning new supermarkets, expanding existing stores and liaising with local communities, Sue Willcox, Head of Town Planning, Transportation and Property Communications for Sainsbury’s, is committed to developing Sainsbury’s expansion strategies in a sustainable way.

Sue’s interest in geography led to developing her career in town planning. But it was discovering a passion for the retail sector that brought Sue to Sainsbury’s, where she has been for over 20 years.

“The retail sector is very dynamic, it’s an area that touches everyone’s lives which makes it an exciting place to work. Supermarkets are today’s modern marketplaces. Most towns have a supermarket and these stores contribute enormously to the character of the area and the local community.

“My aim is to bring the three elements of my role – transportation, town planning and property communications – together as a whole. I think of it as a holistic approach, all are important to fully understand how a town works and how a supermarket might integrate within that town.”

Sainsbury’s transport strategy is vital to its 872-store network. Ensuring all stores are accessible to customers travelling by cars, buses, cycles or walking is key to Sue’s role.

“One of our current challenges is the reduction in government spending on transport infrastructure and what it might mean to the business. As part of this I assess the implications for the company and advise our Board.”

Sue is committed to working closely with local communities when planning new stores and mixed use developments.

“We specifically design developments to fit local areas and are promoting a planning application for a fantastic mixed-use riverside development in Fulham Wharf. As well as a new store, the development will incorporate residential homes and landscaping.”

Sue and her team are committed to progressing this sustainable approach with future developments, in line with Sainsbury’s expansion strategies.

“We’ve embraced the principles of sustainability early on, such as using electric vehicles to deliver shopping ordered online. These have less impact

on the environment and as each one delivers to around eight households, this means fewer customer cars on the road network.

“My role offers a unique opportunity to see developments through from cradle to grave, to travel the country, see new stores and

““During the past 15 years Denis Wilson and

Royal Haskoning have worked with Sainsbury’s on a

number of developments. Royal Haskoning offers a

constructive approach and works effectively within a

multidisciplinary team, persevering with evolving large-

scale projects to achieve a successful outcome.

sights, and truly understand different towns and how they work. It’s geography – still my favourite subject.”


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““Royal Haskoning provided expert guidance to enable the resolution of long-standing issues around transport and access routes to the Quinn Glass site. Their experience and commitment to finding innovative, sustainable solutions that are also practical, was commendable.anita galligan, litigation Manager, Quinn glass

The UK drinks industry has a demand of seven billion

glass containers a year. These bottles are produced

by companies such as Quinn Glass, which operates

one of the largest automated warehouses in Europe,

located at Elton in Cheshire.

Their impressive £325 million, 205-acre facility has a capacity of 1.2 billion glass containers a year which are manufactured, filled, labelled, packed, stored and distributed from the site.

This state-of-the-art facility has a short but eventful history. Planning permission was granted in 2003, but Quinn Glass subsequently amended its plans to increase the size of the facility. The revised plans were initially approved and construction work began. However, following judicial review proceedings by a competitor, the approval was overturned. Quinn Glass continued with construction work for the larger plant as advised but further objections resulted in a public inquiry, and the application was rejected by the Secretary of State in early 2007. By this time construction was complete and the facility

An award-winning new staff travel plan was also implemented. Financial incentives to car share and tax efficient schemes to purchase bikes were introduced for the site’s 700 staff members, as well as automated, swipe-card systems which record method of travel and link electronically to the staff payroll system.

The transport aspects of the new planning application were essential towards securing its approval. The new application, submitted in January 2008, received full planning approval in November 2009 thus securing the future of the Quinn Glass facility, and ensuring it can continue to operate successfully.


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was operational, and a fresh planning application was required.

The Denis Wilson business group, Royal Haskoning’s Highway and Transport Planning experts, was commissioned by Quinn Glass in March 2007. They made up part of a highly specialised multidisciplinary team to gain planning approval by submitting a new planning application in January 2008.

David Barker, Associate Director, Denis Wilson business group of Royal Haskoning, said: “Royal Haskoning was brought in to use its knowledge of public inquiry processes and long-standing experience of dealing with complex transport issues. Our role included assessing transport links to the facility and completing the Traffic and Access chapter of the Environmental Statement,

as well as implementing an effective staff travel plan.”

These areas are highly specialised and Royal Haskoning is recognised for its expertise. To address highway safety concerns, it recommended widening the access road to minimise a bend and constructing a new lane for vehicles to turn into the site, replacing the existing priority junction. The team designed highway works to the access road to strengthen the existing road structure and accommodate the increase in heavy traffic.

Finding long-term, sustainable transport solutions was a key aim. The site is next to a railway line and the Royal Haskoning’s assessment included setting targets for transporting raw materials to the site by rail, to reduce road traffic.

First class transport plan for Quinn Glass tHe MigHty Quinn >>


Bolstering Borth CoaStal PRoteCtion FoR an HiStoRiC welSH village

Government and European Convergence Funding to replace them remains in place only if the new defences are completed by March 2011 – putting pressure on stakeholders to complete the design, secure planning consent and procure a construction contractor. In 2009, Royal Haskoning was commissioned by Ceredigion County Council to undertake the detailed design of improved coastal protection works. The scheme includes a series of onshore breakwaters, rock groynes, extensive shingle nourishment,

The threat of flooding and erosion is affecting

much of Britain’s coastline and communities as

many coastal defences are in desperate need of

repair or replacement. As sea levels rise, the risk to

people and property increases.

Particularly vulnerable is the beautiful village of Borth in Cardigan Bay, Wales. Due to its shallow waters, Borth’s award-winning beach is popular with sailboard enthusiasts, surfers and families. However, the current coastal defences, constructed in the early 1970s,

are nearing the end of their life – and the clock is ticking in more ways than one.

The timber groynes and breastworks directly fronting the village, are crumbling into the sea. The £7m funding from the Welsh Assembly

“ “Royal Haskoning has a proven and highly respected track-record in coastal protection schemes and has shown outstanding commitment and drive throughout the various stages of the process. CeRedigion County CounCil


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and an innovative offshore Artificial Multi-Purpose Reef, which will improve the surfing opportunities in the area. Alice Johnson, Project Manager, said: “The team’s involvement started at an early stage of the project when a geotechnical desk study was prepared, making recommendations for site investigations, including offshore boreholes, geophysical investigations and Cone Penetration Tests to provide information on the strength and compressibility of materials and on the variability of deposits across the site.”

A Ceredigion County Council spokesman said: “We have full

confidence in Royal Haskoning. They have a proven and highly respected track-record in coastal protection schemes. This complex project involves a multitude of agencies, consultants and contractors, and we are satisfied that Royal Haskoning will draw upon their valuable experience to pull all the vital information together to secure planning permission within the deadline. They have shown outstanding commitment and drive throughout the various stages of the process and we look forward to the company’s help for the continuation of the project right through to construction. Royal Haskoning

has also worked in close collaboration with Atkins who prepared the Environmental Statement for the scheme”

Royal Haskoning undertook detailed numerical SWAN (Simulating Waves Nearshore) modelling in the previous stage of the project to establish the impact of the waves on the coastline. The results have been complemented and refined by physical modelling at HR Wallingford laboratories, which saw a scale model of Borth constructed to help the team analyse the waves and coastline interact. This model was then used to assess

the performance of various scenarios of the proposed coastal protection scheme. This reproduced the waves in a large wave basin to simulate the response of the design to conditions at Borth.

The fight against coastal erosion is on-going, and Royal Haskoning is currently working on a number of coastal protection schemes around the UK.


Alice [email protected]


tHe MaRine and CoaStal aCCeSS aCt 2009On 12 November 2009, the Marine and Coastal

Access Act received Royal Assent. One of the most

important pieces of environmental legislation

to be passed recently, the Act creates a new

comprehensive management system that will

promote clean, healthy, safe, productive and

biologically diverse seas, and will provide a

network of Marine Conservation Zones to protect

rare and threatened species and habitats.

Nicola Solly, Royal Haskoning’s Director for Environment in the South West, says: “The Act is viewed as historic ground-breaking legislation that will introduce a new framework for managing the demands placed on the seas around the English coastline, improve marine conservation, and open up public access to the coast, to promote the public’s enjoyment of our rich and varied natural environment.”

“The Act has immense implications for everyone involved in marine or coastal areas, whether it be commerce,

tourism or leisure, and includes the formation of a new organisation – the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). Since the MMO was created in April, it has overseen marine planning, licensing and conservation, and is the single point of contact for developers whose projects have an impact on the sea and coastline – providing a service that spans planning to enforcement.

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“Changes to the marine licensing system are expected to streamline the marine consents process, and we anticipate these will result in more consistency in licensing decisions that will be integrated across a range of sectors. However, with the creation of a network of Marine Conservation Zones, some activities could potentially be restricted, which could affect fishing and dredging industries.

“With our specialist knowledge and expertise in all areas of the Marine and Coastal Access Act, we are advising clients on how it might affect their activities.

“In addition, we have drafted marine monitoring advice for Natural England for the first Marine Conservation Zone set up on lundy Island. We are also responding – on our clients’ behalf – to the Government’s ongoing consultation exercise on new pieces of secondary legislation.”

“I would urge anyone with a concern in any aspect of coastal development or marine activity to contact us.”

Nicola [email protected]

Marine Management Organisationaims to reduce administrative burdens, provide joined up decision making and co-ordinate data.

Seabed Mapping Creation of a series of maps to help explain how the act applies to different areas of the seas around the uK.

Marine LicensingChanges will result in improved licensing decisions and delivery.

Marine Nature Conservationthe act aims to halt deterioration of marine biodiversity and ensure environmental considerations are at the heart of decision-making processes.

Fisheries Management and Marine Enforcementthe act will strengthen fisheries and environmental management arrangements so more effective action can be taken to conserve marine ecosystems and help achieve a sustainable and profitable fisheries sector. the Sea Fisheries Committees will be replaced by inshore Fisheries and Conservation authorities.

Environmental Data and Informationthe MMo will provide a centre of expertise for the collection, storage and accessibility

of up-to-date scientific, environmental and socio-economic data.

Migratory and Freshwater Fisheriesthe act introduces a new authorisation scheme for the movement of live fish to protect national and local biodiversity, and gives the environment agency powers to make emergency bylaws to respond to unforeseen threats to fish stocks.

Coastal Accessthe act enables creation of a continuous signed and managed route around the coast.

Coastal and Estuary Managementthe act aims to improve coordination between all those with an interest in coastal issues.

Royal Haskoning provides specialist knowledge and expertise in all areas of the Marine and Coastal access act, providing advice on:

l how the new legislation could affect your activities

l marine monitoring l development of marine

spatial planningl response to the consultation

for secondary legislation

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Commenting on what led to her career in civil engineering, Amy says: “I wanted a practical career that would make a real difference to society. My degree covered all types of engineering, and I became interested in fluid mechanics (hydraulics and aeronautical

engineering) and offshore oil and gas, which led me to the watery side of civil engineering.

“Working in flood and coastal risk management inspires me every day. Seeing the impact flooding can have on people’s lives has made me realise the opportunity I have to make a real difference through the work I do.

Amy believes the coast & rivers sector needs more flexibility surrounding future funding.

“I believe it’s vital we raise the level of public understanding about the risks associated with flooding and coastal erosion and how it is funded, so people understand why it isn’t always possible to do everything we’d like to.”

“Flood and coastal risk management is funded from a national, public sector

Principal business development engineer Amy Savage believes that success is

doing something meaningful and making a difference through her role.

As first year students

begin their university

courses, we wanted

to highlight the many

diverse career paths

that can be taken.

So we asked some of

our female engineers

and environmental

scientists to tell us

what drew them to

their professions, find

out what inspires

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the work they do,

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budget, and we need to find alternative funding streams and different ways of delivering solutions that will enable the industry to continue to provide effective flood and coastal risk management for the broader sustainability of the UK society and economy.

“The pace of change within the public sector is rapid given the recent change in government, and an important part of my role is to look at the bigger picture, so we can help our clients respond to the challenges.”

Amy is currently working alongside IBM and Green Ventures on a groundbreaking project that is helping Peterborough realise its aspiration to become the UK’s Environmental Capital.

“The project involves the development of a web-based resource that demonstrates in

3-D the city’s environmental performance and acts as a platform for collaboration, using existing data on energy, water, transport, waste and the natural environment. The aim of the project is to improve understanding about environmental challenges and to help people work better together to reach conscientious and cost effective decisions that will enable Peterborough to grow sustainably.”

Amy is a chartered member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and is currently mentoring three

amy Savage CEng MICE MEng MA (Cantab)Principal Business Development Engineer, Coastal & Rivers

graduates on ICE and CIWEM training schemes.

Amy [email protected]


The knowledge that she is making the

UK’s roads a safer place for all drivers and

pedestrians is what inspires Shirley Dumigan,

a Civil Engineer working in Transport Planning

and Associate Director for the Denis Wilson

business group of Royal Haskoning.


The Denis Wilson business group is Royal Haskoning’s Highways and Transport Planning consultancy and Shirley’s role involves improving road safety by developing innovative solutions for clients by physical engineering design and planning.

Shirley said: “My role is to help make our road system safer and in an ideal world all road users would take more care, reducing collision numbers. I believe that my profession and indeed my contribution strive to achieve that ideal.

“At Denis Wilson I work with highway designers, architects and council officers to develop road safety solutions, firstly through audit processes and then designing and implementing transport solutions.

“Our challenge is ensuring road safety remains high on clients’ agendas. More than 2,000 people are killed on UK roads every year, and the current economic climate means the government is reducing

budgets and local authorities are struggling to balance funds. Providing accurate cost benefit analysis to the client, based on actual statistics and causes of traffic collisions, is therefore essential.”

Shirley’s interest in traffic engineering and highway design began at university, and her first role was as term consultant for Hertfordshire County Council. Her interest became a passion when she assisted with the UK’s first Safer Routes to Schools scheme.

“My role included reviewing accident data and developing engineering solutions to reduce accident numbers. Reading the full accident reports upset me, but it is where safety engineering began for me. It made what I do a reality and is something I will never forget.”

Shirley’s current role involves working on a range of developments, from small residential and commercial schemes to prestigious multi-million pound projects.

But whatever the scale, achieving measurable results is Shirley’s key motivation: “A road sign I designed to reduce the number of caravans overturning on the M5 southbound carriageway is a career highlight. The sign advised drivers of accident numbers during the past three years and showed an overturned caravan. It successfully reduced accidents in the following years and is now being used in other motorway locations.”

“I’m passionate about road safety and anything I can do to make things better is a step in the right direction.”

Shirley [email protected]

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priSCilla bonte MSc Structural Hydraulic engineer, Maritime Committed to providing sustainable solutions in the Netherlands and

abroad in the sector of maritime development, infrastructure and facilities,

Priscilla relishes the diversity of her role as Maritime Engineer.

the international offshore wind market. We have recently been awarded several new projects in this field, and I am delighted to know my efforts have helped to achieve this.”

One of the challenges faced by the maritime industry is the increasing need for sustainable engineering solutions, as awareness for maintaining the natural environment grows. However, for Priscilla, this focus on sustainability creates an opportunity:

“I believe that highlighting Royal Haskoning’s emphasis on providing sustainable solutions is a real selling point. Also, combining our knowledge and expertise from working across a diverse range of industry sectors will ensure we can continue to offer more innovative and sustainable solutions for our clients.”

“Our recent achievements in the offshore wind market and the new projects we have been awarded are all examples of implementing sustainable solutions.

Royal Haskoning is involved in all aspects of maritime development, from designing and constructing ports, harbours, dockyards and shipyards, to marinas, waterfront schemes and offshore wind farms. Priscilla’s role is wide-ranging, including the initial strategic planning and site selection to producing detailed design specifications and advising on construction processes.

Priscilla’s recent work includes furthering the

development of the offshore wind sector,

an industry which is gaining momentum. Producing energy from wind is becoming more cost competitive with conventional methods, and wind energy is currently the most easily accessible form of renewable energy.

“During the past year I have been using my contacts and experience to focus on strengthening Royal Haskoning’s position in


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The complex technology behind offshore wind developments particularly interests Priscilla, whose fascination with this aspect of engineering began at university.

“During my thesis I discovered that I particularly enjoy designing hydraulic structures. A previous role was assisting on an infrastructural development, but I missed hydraulic engineering so transferred to work on maritime projects – I’ve always had a predilection for water.”

Priscilla is currently based in Rotterdam, working on developments as part of Royal Haskoning’s Maritime team.

Priscilla [email protected]


Dr elizabeth Jolley BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD

For lizzie Jolley, the role of

Environmental Scientist for

Royal Haskoning provides an

opportunity to make a real

difference, as she is influencing

decisions regarding the impact of

human activities on coastal and

marine environments.


Dr elizabeth Jolley BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD

lizzie’s interest regarding the impact of coastal defences on the natural environment has led to her involvement in a diverse range of projects for Royal Haskoning. She comments: “Environmental consultancy is an excellent opportunity to make the most of my research background and develop my expertise in coastal and marine ecology”.

“Human activities such as dredging, and port and coastal defence developments all impact upon sensitive habitats and protected species. During my three years at Royal Haskoning I have worked on a variety of projects to assess their effects on the environment.

My involvement ranges from project-managing teams undertaking complex Environmental Assessments of Shoreline Management Plans, Environmental Impact Assessments to diving in Dover Harbour to gather essential information for a seahorse habitat survey.”

Royal Haskoning is an industry leader in the environment sector and lizzie believes that challenging accepted methods of working is essential to maintain this position:

“Providing guidance to national and international organisations regarding legislation is key to creating processes that are easier to follow, and identifying overlaps in old and new regulations. These overlaps presently increase the number of tasks and assessments requiring sign-off to comply with relevant legislation. Simplifying current practices would further establish our presence at the forefront of the sector, as well as saving money for our clients.”

Managing clients’ financial concerns is vital in the current climate, lizzie comments: “There will always be environmental legislation that organisations are required to comply with and will use our services for, however funding in both the private and public sectors has reduced and I need to ensure my projects are carefully managed to balance the technical output required against the client’s budget.”

As a firm believer in protecting the environment, lizzie hopes that the economic situation may even help towards preserving our natural resources: “Though a worldwide recession can thwart efforts to conserve the environment, it can also make people thriftier, less

consumerist and less wasteful. My ideal world would be one where people were more aware of their natural environment and the finite resources that we use and be more accountable for their actions.”

Elizabeth [email protected]

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Construction of the Atlântico Sul shipyard in the industrial port of Suape, is

a milestone towards Brazil’s aim to re-establish a globally competitive ship-

building industry.

The 1.62 million m2 shipyard is part of a R$1.4 billion (£500 million) government investment. The largest shipyard in Brazil, its completion in May was celebrated with the launch of an impressive 274m Suezmax oil-tanker. Capable of carrying one million barrels, the tanker is one of the vessels that will be essential to ensuring the future development of Brazil’s oil producing industry, and is the first major vessel to be built in Brazil for 13 years.

Impetus for the development was the discovery of the Tupi oil field off Rio de Janeiro, thought to contain eight billion barrels of oil. The Atlântico Sul shipyard is also ideally placed for building and launching ships to drill for oil around the Gulf of Mexico and West African coast.

Royal Haskoning was commissioned in 2007 by Estaleiro Atlântico Sul to design the 75m main entrance gate for a new drydock. This included both the innovative concept and detailed design, as well as procedures for installing, maintaining and operating the gate.

David Greenhalgh, Project Director, said: “The inverted ‘T’ design floating dock gate we used was initially developed for a 131m gate in Korea. Its gravity-stabilised design ensures its suitability for wide dock entrances and it is ideal for shipyards with only one dock gate, as the gate is reversible and can be fully maintained while in service.”

Royal Haskoning was then commissioned by EPC, the consultants designing the dock itself, to advise on the design and construction of the 400m by 73m drydock underfloor drainage system and flooding valve.

This specially constructed shipbuilding area is 12m below ground at seabed level. Once construction of a vessel is complete, the drydock is flooded to float the ship out to sea.

One particular challenge was the soft clay ground which needed strengthening so it could support extremely heavy loads. Royal Haskoning assisted by developing an effective and economical in-situ concrete

piling solution to distribute the weight of the drydock towards deeper, stronger subsoil.

Angelo Alberto Bellelis, Presidente, Estaleiro Atlântico Sul, said: “Royal Haskoning adapted one of their unique dock gate designs to meet the particular requirements of EAS’s new drydock at Suape. Their experience and expertise has been much appreciated and we are pleased to have had their contribution to the successful completion of the drydock facility.”

Construction of the Atlântico Sul shipyard was completed within three years. For a full account of this project go to: www.royalhaskoning.co.uk

David [email protected]

Launch of the Suezmax tanker by Brazil’s President Luiz inácio Lula da Silva


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