The Moors at Arne project will adapt 150 hectares of land into a diverse wetland habitat. This type of habitat is being lost in other areas of Poole Harbour due to ‘coastal squeeze’. Kier is the Principal Contractor delivering this project on behalf of the Environment Agency and their project partners, RSPB and Natural England. This site visit will provide an introduction to the project and a chance to see it during construction.
April marked the start of the earthworks season and the beginning of the main works at Arne Moors. With the western and lagoon embankments in scope for this year, excavation of borrow pits and embankment filling is underway on two work fronts.
Out of the 12 flow control structures to be constructed throughout the project, the central Furzebrook structure has completed its cofferdam and will be in preparation for the first of its concrete pours. In the western freshwater area, work has started to realign the Furzebrook stream with further excavation of ponds and shallow scrapes on the horizon to encourage the diverse ecology and species to later establish.
Parking is available in the visitor parking area of the site, which is clearly sign-posted from the LGV entrance. Reverse parking only please.
Please bring the following PPE:
- Hard hat
- Eye protection
- Hi-vis trousers
- Hi-vis jacket
- Safety gloves
- Mid-sole protective safety boots/wellies
For anyone requiring visitor PPE to be provided, please email [email protected] by Friday 10 May 2024.
Please use the following what3words to locate the site: Clap.Lunch.Before
