The project had careful consideration to the methodologies due to the site location, H&S and environmental risks involved. Access to the site was also challenging as vehicles could only make their way out on spring tidal ranges with a short window of access. All materials, welfare and plant needed to be mobilised with a hiab with a JCB support vehicle to mitigate the issues of an incoming tide. Day to day access was carried out using the Geomarine Seahorse from the Victoria Pier with access on high tides into the small harbour at Elizabeth Castle and on low tides at the steps at the Southern end of the breakwater. Wind and weather conditions were carefully monitored throughout the project given the works were undertaken in October/November.

Once out on site all operations were carried out by rope access operatives who initially carried out the survey before carrying out repairs on 27 areas of varying sizes. Photographic records were taken at each stage of the process (pre-breakout, breakout, rebar and finish) in line with our agreed contract with GHE and works were completed on schedule despite the challenging environment.