Case ref: MLA/2016/00456

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Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited are acting as agents for Network Rail in the application of this licence.

Parton to Harrington Sea Wall No.5 is a 1.3km section coastal defence located between Parton and Harrington stations in Cumbria. The northern extremity of the site is approximately 0.5km to the south of Harrington.

The defence is formed from a combination of masonry pitching, concrete toe protection, concrete buttresses and rock armour protecting the railway line. The line is very close to the edge of the defence, less than 2m in some sections.

A survey undertaken has identified a number of defects with the defences. These include:

- Evidence of erosion & scour on the concrete toe
- Unprotected lengths of sea wall
- Significant areas of missing pointing on the sea wall
- Collapsed outfall pipe and some vertical fractures in the wall

Preventative works are required to prevent further damage to the defences from undermining and erosion by wave action.

The project’s aim is to repair the existing sea defences to prevent further erosion and ensure the continued stability of the railway.

The purpose of this application is to allow the works to improve the stability & asset life of this section of sea defence to be undertaken.

Programme of works

The works are proposed to start in July 2017 - depending on the relevant consent to work being granted.

The daily working times will be dictated by the high and low tidal times, which in turn will be dependent on the actual start date on site. As a guide, the contractor is proposing to work a 5 hour AM shift, and a 5 hour PM shift.

The works are proposed to be completed within 2 months, however the licence is dated until 31/12/2017 in order to allow for any delays including tidal and/or weather delays.

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Applicant details

Will McMurray / 07710 958462 / Will.mcmurray@networkrail.co.uk
NETWORK RAIL LIMITED / Network Rail Special Projects, Unit C1 The Embankment, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, Greater Manchester / SK4 3GL

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