Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) information page

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the week commencing 25 November 2024. This will be the last weekly schedule update for the project.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

Work on the Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme has come to an end. Complete demobilisation is taking place this week, with the project team, equipment, and staff leaving the site by the end of the week. Memorial Gardens has now reopened for public access.

A small number of workers will return over the next two months to complete final fixings on the river wall. These remaining tasks will mostly be carried out from a workboat in the river, ensuring minimal disruption to the community, there may be low level disruption from noise. We will provide an update with specific dates closer to the time via the mailing list.

The project team extends heartfelt thanks to everyone for their patience and understanding throughout the works. Your support has been greatly appreciated.

Arun River

All barges have now been removed from the river and it has been re-opened to all vessels and paddlecraft. For more detailed information, please refer to the Littlehampton Harbour Master’s Local Notice to Mariners available here.

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 28 October and 4 November 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, including workers and movement of materials and equipment. This will begin to reduce as we approach the end of the scheme.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

Work around Memorial Gardens and Tarrant Wharf will continue during the week of 28 October and 4 November, focusing on final finishing details. During the morning of Saturday 9 November workers will be on-site to complete the bricklaying and patio finishes.

Complete demobilisation of the Mill Road compound is scheduled to commence during the end of the week commencing 11 November and is expected to take approximately two weeks.

Arun River

All barges have now been removed from the river and it has been re-opened to all vessels and paddlecraft. For more detailed information, please refer to the Littlehampton Harbour Master’s Local Notice to Mariners available here.

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed while works are underway. Fences will be moved back to allow access when possible.

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 21 October and 28 October 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, including workers and movement of materials and equipment. This will begin to reduce as we approach the end of the scheme.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

Work around Memorial Gardens and Tarrant Wharf will continue during the week of 21 October, focusing on final finishing details. A specialist contractor will be on site around Memorial Gardens in late October/early November to undertake some groundworks. This will enable the completion of the remaining building work.

As demobilisation progresses at the Mill Road compound, the site has been reduced in size, allowing areas of the land to be reopened for parking. Movement of materials will continue at Mill Road compound as preparation for complete demobilisation continues.

Arun River

All barges have now been removed from the river and it has been re-opened to all vessels and paddlecraft. For more detailed information, please refer to the Littlehampton Harbour Master’s Local Notice to Mariners available here.

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed while works are underway. Fences will be moved back to allow access when possible.

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 14 October and 21 October 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, including workers and movement of materials and equipment. This will begin to reduce as we approach the end of the scheme.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

Work around Memorial Gardens and Tarrant Wharf will continue during the week of 14 October, focusing on final finishing details. A specialist contractor will be on site around Memorial Gardens in late October/early November to undertake some groundworks. This will enable the completion of the remaining building work.

As demobilisation progresses at the Mill Road compound, the site has been reduced in size, allowing areas of the land to be reopened for parking. Movement of materials will continue at Mill Road compound as preparation for complete demobilisation continues.

Arun River

All barges have now been removed from the river and it has been re-opened to all vessels and paddlecraft. For more detailed information, please refer to the Littlehampton Harbour Master’s Local Notice to Mariners available here.

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed while works are underway. Fences will be moved back to allow access when possible.

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 7 October and 14 October 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, including workers and movement of materials and equipment. This will begin to reduce as we approach the end of the scheme.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

Work around Memorial Gardens and Tarrant Wharf will continue during the week of 7 October, focusing on final finishing details. As demobilisation progresses at the Mill Road compound, the site has been reduced in size, allowing areas of the land to be reopened for parking.

Arun River

All barges have now been removed from the river and it has been re-opened to all vessels and paddlecraft. For more detailed information, please refer to the Littlehampton Harbour Master’s Local Notice to Mariners available here.

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed while works are underway. Fences will be moved back to allow access when possible.

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 23 September and 30 September 2024. Please expect a construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment. This will begin to reduce as we approach the end of the scheme.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

Work around Memorial Gardens and Tarrant Wharf will continue during the week of 23 September, focusing on final finishing details. Some initial demobilisation activities have also started at the Mill Road compound, such as removal of materials.

Arun River

All barges have now been removed from the river and it has been re-opened to all vessels and paddlecraft. For more detailed information, please refer to the Littlehampton Harbour Master’s Local Notice to Mariners available here.

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed while works are underway. Fences will be moved back to allow access when possible.

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 16 and 23 September 2024. Please expect a reduced construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

Work around Memorial Gardens and Tarrant Wharf will continue during the week of 16 September, focusing on final finishing details. Some initial demobilisation activities have also started at the Mill Road compound, such as removal of materials.

Drop-In Event

Our final drop-in event is scheduled for 23 September in Arundel Museum. The event will take place between 10am-12pm. If you have questions or simply want to chat about the works, please drop by. Our team members will be there to provide answers and assistance for any queries you may have. We look forward to meeting you!

Arun River

All barges have now been removed from the river and it has been re-opened to all vessels and paddlecraft. For more detailed information, please refer to the Littlehampton Harbour Master’s Local Notice to Mariners available here.

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed while works are underway. Fences will be moved back to allow access when possible.

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 9 and 16 September 2024. Please expect a reduced construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

Following demobilisation of the River Road car park, a public safety risk assessment was undertaken on 4 September.  There were no defects found so the car park was handed back to Arun District Council on 5 September.

Work around Memorial Gardens and Tarrant Wharf will continue during the weeks of 9 and 16 September, focusing on final finishing details.  Some initial demobilisation activities have also started at the Mill Road compound, such as removal of materials.

Drop-In Event

Our final drop-in event is scheduled for 23 September in Arundel Museum. The event will take place between 10am-12pm. If you have questions or simply want to chat about the works, please drop by. Our team members will be there to provide answers and assistance for any queries you may have. We look forward to meeting you!

Arun River

All barges have now been removed from the river and it has been re-opened to all vessels and paddlecraft. For more detailed information, please refer to the Littlehampton Harbour Master’s Local Notice to Mariners available here.

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed while works are underway. Fences will be moved back to allow access when possible.

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 2 and 9 September 2024. Please expect a reduced construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

Following demobilisation of the River Road car park, a public safety risk assessment was undertaken on 4 September. We will contact Arun District Council when we have the results, to begin the handover of the car park.

Work around Memorial Gardens and Tarrant Wharf will continue during the weeks of 2 and 9 September, focusing on final finishing details.

Some initial demobilisation activities have also started at the Mill Road compound, such as removal of materials.

Drop-In Event 

Our final drop-in event is scheduled for 23 September in Arundel Museum. The event will take place between 10am-12pm. If you have questions or simply want to chat about the works, please drop by. Our team members will be there to provide answers and assistance for any queries you may have. We look forward to meeting you!

Arun River

All barges have now been removed from the river and it has been re-opened to all vessels and paddlecraft. For more detailed information, please refer to the Littlehampton Harbour Master’s Local Notice to Mariners available here.

Updates and closures:

River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, and Mill Road Memorial Gardens is closed while works are underway. Fences will be moved back to allow access when possible.

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme – 26 August - 6 September 2024

Please expect a construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment. This will begin to reduce as we approach the end of the scheme.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

Over the past week the River Road compound has been demobilised, this included the removal of tarmac, track matting and all other equipment. The site has now been cleared and any damage has been repaired. The River Road car park will be assessed on Wednesday 4 September, if there are no issues raised, then this will then be handed back to Arun District Council.

Work around Memorial Gardens and Tarrant Wharf will continue during the weeks of 26 August and 2 September focusing on final details such as paving installation.

Drop-In Event

Our final drop-in event is scheduled for 23 September in Arundel Museum. The event will take place between 10am-12pm. If you have questions or simply want to chat, please drop by. Our team members will be there to provide answers and assistance for any queries you may have. We look forward to meeting you!

Arun River

All barges have now been removed from the river and it has been re-opened to all vessels and paddlecraft. For more detailed information, please refer to the Littlehampton Harbour Master’s Local Notice to Mariners available here.

Updates and closures

River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, and Mill Road Memorial Gardens is closed while works are underway. Fences will be moved back to allow access when possible.

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday) Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 19 and 26 August 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

Work will continue during the week commencing 19 August to demobilise the compound in the River Road carpark. On 20 August, tarmac along River Road will be removed, followed by the removal of track matting on 21 August. If necessary, additional track matting removal may occur on 23 August. To facilitate this work, temporary road closures will be in place on River Road. Bollards will be lowered along River Road to ensure residents have access. We are aware of the High Street closure on 22 August due to the Arundel Festival and will ensure there are no closures on River Road that day.

If any remedial work is required on River Road, these will be completed during the week commencing 26 August.

Work around Memorial Gardens and Tarrant Wharf will continue during the weeks of 19 August and 26 August focusing on final details such as paving installation.

Arun River

Following the removal of the JUB from the river, the river between Queen Street Bridge and the A27 Bridge has been re-opened to all vessels and paddlecraft. Ongoing temporary restrictions will remain in place due to the presence of commercial support vessels. For more detailed information, please refer to the Littlehampton Harbour Master’s Local Notice to Mariners available here.

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed while works are underway. Fences will be moved back to allow access when possible.

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 12 and 19 August 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

During the week commencing 12 August, the COMPA barge will be demobilised from the river via the River Road compound requiring temporary closures along River Road throughout the week. On the 14 August the orange crane located at River Road will be removed from site via The High Street and Matravers Street, resulting in a rolling temporary road closure along this route.  

The final equipment at the River Road compound, including track mats along River Road, is scheduled for removal during the week commencing 19 August.  We are aware of the High Street closure due to the Arundel Festival on 22 August and will ensure there are no River Road closures on this day.

Work around Memorial Gardens and Tarrant Wharf will continue during the weeks of 12 and 19 August, focusing on final details such as paving installation.

Arun River

Following the removal of the JUB from the river, the river between Queen Street Bridge and the A27 Bridge has been re-opened to all vessels and paddlecraft. Ongoing temporary restrictions will remain in place due to the presence of commercial support vessels. For more detailed information, please refer to the Littlehampton Harbour Master’s Local Notice to Mariners available here.

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed while works are underway. Fences will be moved back to allow access when possible.

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme – 5 August - 16 August 2024   

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 5 and 12 August 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

Beginning 5 August, work will commence on the brickwork and paving in front of Tarrant Wharf and the Old Warehouse.

During the week commencing 12 August, we will be demobilising the COPMA barge from the river at the River Road compound. This process will require temporary closures along River Road throughout the week.

Additionally, during the week of 12 August, we will start demobilising the River Road site. The River Road crane is scheduled to be moved at the end of the week, requiring rolling temporary closures of River Road, the High Street, and Maltravers Street to ensure the crane's safe removal. The final pieces of equipment, including the track mats along River Road, are scheduled for removal the following week.

We are aware of the High Street closure due to the Arundel Festival and will ensure there are no River Road closures during this time.

For more details on the full programme, please refer to the latest newsletter now available on the EA Arundel website.

Arun River

Following the removal of the JUB from the river, the river between Queen Street Bridge and the A27 Bridge has been re-opened to all vessels and paddlecraft. Ongoing temporary restrictions will remain in place due to the presence of commercial support vessels. For more detailed information, please refer to the Littlehampton Harbour Master’s Local Notice to Mariners available here.

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed while works are underway. Fences will be moved back to allow access when possible.

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme schedule for the weeks commencing 29 July and 05 August 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work The concrete pouring behind the new sheet pile wall has now been successfully completed.

During the week commencing 29th July, work will continue to install the balustrade and ladders onto the new sheet pile wall. After these installations, activities will focus on the finishing works, which includes brickwork and paving. Temporary road closures on River Road will be in place to facilitate the delivery and transportation of bricks up the river.

Demobilisation of the equipment from the River Road compound is scheduled for mid-August.

For more details on the full programme, please refer to the latest newsletter now available on the EA Arundel website.

Arun River

Following the removal of the JUB from the river, the river between Queen Street Bridge and the A27 Bridge has been re-opened to all vessels and paddlecraft. Ongoing temporary restrictions will remain in place due to the presence of commercial support vessels. For more detailed information, please refer to the Littlehampton Harbour Master’s Local Notice to Mariners available here.

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed while works are underway. Fences will be moved back to allow access when possible.

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1L

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 22 and 29 July 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

The third concrete pour is scheduled for 23 July. To ensure the safe and efficient delivery of the foam concrete, three parking spaces along the right-hand side of Arun Street, in front of houses 13 to 17 and at the top of the road, will be suspended. Additionally, River Road will be closed between Arun Street and Brewery Hill. While driveways and parking spaces along this section of River Road will remain accessible during the works, there may be some disruption as vehicles are moved in and out of the work area.

During the week of 22 July, work will begin to install the balustrade along the sheet pile wall outside Tarrant Wharf. Backfilling over the drainage between the sheet pile wall and old masonry wall will start on 29 July.

For more details on the full programme, please refer to the latest newsletter now available on the EA Arundel website.

Arun River

Following the removal of the JUB from the river, the river between Queen Street Bridge and the A27 Bridge has been re-opened to all vessels and paddlecraft. Ongoing temporary restrictions will remain in place due to the presence of commercial support vessels. For more detailed information, please refer to the Littlehampton Harbour Master’s Local Notice to Mariners available here.

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed while works are underway. Fences will be moved back to allow access when possible.

River Road will be closed between Arun Street and Brewery Hill on the 23 July.

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 15 and 22 July 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

The second concrete pour is scheduled for July 17, followed by the next pour on July 23. To ensure the safe and efficient delivery of the foam concrete, three parking spaces along the right-hand side of Arun Street, in front of houses 13 to 17 and at the top of the road, will be suspended. Additionally, River Road will be closed between Arun Street and Brewery Hill. While driveways and parking spaces along this section of River Road will remain accessible during the works, there may be some disruption as vehicles are moved in and out of the work area.

Other preparations will be taking place around the site as workers get ready for each concrete pour. For more details on the full programme, please refer to the latest newsletter now available on the EA Arundel website.

Arun River

Following the removal of the JUB from the river, the river between Queen Street Bridge and the A27 Bridge has been re-opened to all vessels and paddlecraft. Ongoing temporary restrictions will remain in place due to the presence of commercial support vessels. For more detailed information, please refer to the Littlehampton Harbour Master’s Local Notice to Mariners available here.

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed while works are underway. Fences will be moved back to allow access when possible.

River Road will be closed between Arun Street and Brewery Hill on the 17 and 23 July.

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 8 and 15 July 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

The first foam concrete pour is scheduled for 8 July, with the second pour planned for the 17 July. This process involves pouring low-density foam concrete into the space between the new sheet pile wall and the original masonry wall. Preparation work for the next pour will occur between these dates.

To ensure the safe and efficient delivery of the foam concrete, 3 car parking spaces along the right-hand side of Arun Street, in front of houses 13 to 17 and at the top of the road, will be suspended. Additionally, a road closure along River Road between Arun Street and Brewery Hill will be in place. Driveways and parking spaces will be accessible along this section of River Road while works are underway, but there will be some disruption while vehicles are taken into and out of the works area.

On 11 July, there will be a temporary road closure between Mill Road Car Park, High Street, New Cut, and Maltravers Street. This closure is necessary to safely move the crane from the site compound in Mill Road Car Park to the A27. All road closures have been approved and coordinated with West Sussex County Council as part of the Arundel Tidal Wall Scheme (Phase 2) Traffic Management Plan

Arun River

Following the removal of the JUB from the river, the river between Queen Street Bridge and the A27 Bridge has been re-opened to all vessels and paddlecraft. Ongoing temporary restrictions will remain in place due to the presence of commercial support vessels. For more detailed information, please refer to the Littlehampton Harbour Master’s Local Notice to Mariners available here.

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed while works are underway. Fences will be moved back to allow access when possible.

River Road will be closed between Arun Street and Brewery Hill on the 8 and 17 July.

On 11 July there will be a temporary rolling road closure between Mill Road Car Park, High Street, New Cut and Maltravers Street.

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 24 June, 1 and 8 July 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

The capping beam along the sheet pile wall is expected to be completed by 27 June. Once complete work will begin to prepare the site for the foam concrete. This is scheduled to be pumped in on 8 & 9 July. To ensure the safe and efficient delivery of the foam concrete, three car parking spaces along the right-hand side of Arun Street, in front of houses 13 to 17 and at the top of the road, will be suspended. Additionally, a road closure along River Road between Arun Street and Brewery Hill will be in place. Driveways and parking spaces will be accessible along this section of River Road while works are underway, but there will be some disruption while vehicles are taken into and out of the works area.

During the week commencing 1 July, the blinding process will take place. Blinding involves spreading a layer of sand or fine material across the area. This layer serves as a stable base to support the concrete and helps to level the surface. Once this has been completed, temporary shutters will be installed which will guide the pouring of concrete and help it maintain its shape while it sets and hardens.

Arun River

Following the removal of the JUB from the river, the river between Queen Street Bridge and the A27 Bridge has been re-opened to all vessels and paddlecraft. Ongoing temporary restrictions will remain in place due to the presence of commercial support vessels. For more detailed information, please refer to the Littlehampton Harbour Master’s Local Notice to Mariners available here.

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed while works are underway. Fences will be moved back to allow access when possible.

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme – 10 June – 21 June 2024         

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 10 June and 17 June 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

During the week commencing 10 June, work will begin to complete the backfill over the installed drainage at the Old Warehouse. This task will be carried out from the barge on the river.

Additionally, the installation of the capping beam along the top of the sheet pile wall will start the same week. The capping beam is the horizontal steel plate placed on top of the sheet piles and which will match the Phase 1 works. Different sections of the capping beam will be welded together over the next three weeks. This will result in some noise and bright flashes.

Arun River

Following the removal of the JUB from the river, the river between Queen Street Bridge and the A27 Bridge has been re-opened to all vessels and paddlecraft. Ongoing temporary restrictions will remain in place due to the presence of commercial support vessels. For more detailed information, please refer to the Littlehampton Harbour Master’s Local Notice to Mariners available here.

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed while works are underway. Fences will be moved back to allow access when possible.

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 3 June and 10 June 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment. 

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work 

The jack-up barge and 9-float barge have now been successfully removed from the river, leaving one smaller barge remaining in the river to complete the remaining work.  

Remedial works will continue around the new sheet pile wall and surrounding areas in preparation for the next stages of construction. Works include burning holes to install new flap-valves and installation of drainage. Backfilling activities will resume during the week commencing 10 June 2024, along with the commencement of the capping beam installation.  

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme new design  

The final design has now been issued and the contractors are currently finalising contracts to procure the materials for the finishing details and construction work. Once completed, we will share the overall programme timeline. 

More details of the new design can be found in the April Newsletter on the website.  

Arun River  

The River Arun between Queen Street bridge and the A27 bridge has been re-opened to all vessels and paddlecraft with some guidance. For more detailed information, please refer to the Littlehampton Harbour Master’s Local Notice to Mariners available on the Littlehampton Harbour website. 

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, and Mill Road 

Memorial Gardens is closed while works are underway. Fences will be moved back to allow access when possible. 

Contact details;

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below. 

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk 

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday) 

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD 

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 20 May and 27 May 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment.

Drop-in Event

Our next drop-in event is scheduled for 24 May in Arundel Museum. The event will take place between 10:30am-1pm. If you have questions or simply want to chat, please drop by. Our team members will be there to provide answers and assistance for any queries you may have. We look forward to meeting you!

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

The 9-float barge has now been completely demobilised from the river and Arun River between Queen Street Bridge and the A27 Bridge has re-opened to all vessels and paddlecraft. Temporary restrictions will remain in place until the completion of works. For more detailed information, please refer to the Littlehampton Harbour Master’s Local Notice to Mariners available here. 

During the week commencing 20 May, scaffolding will be installed on the River Road car park temporary flood barrier in preparation for rebuilding the river wall. This is anticipated to be completed by the end of the week.

Additionally, work will begin to burn drainage holes into the sheet pile walls. These holes will be covered by flap valves to allow for drainage through the new sheet pile wall.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme new design

The final design has now been issued and the contractors are currently finalising contracts to procure the materials for the finishing details and construction work. Once completed, we will share the overall programme timeline.

More details of the new design can be found in the April Newsletter on the website.

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed while works are underway. Fences will be moved back to allow access when possible.

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme – 13 May – 24 May 2024          

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 13 May and 20 May 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

The jack-up barge has now been successfully removed from the river. Over the week commencing 13 May, the 9-float barge will also be removed from the river. There will be temporary road closures at the beginning of the week to facilitate the transportation of the crane required for the barge’s removal. Once the 9-float is removed from the river, there will be one barge remaining in the river to complete the work.

Remedial works will continue around the new sheet pile wall and surrounding areas in preparation for the next stages of work. Works include the removal of masonry and installing flap valves for outfall drainage.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme new design

The final design has now been issued and the contractors are currently finalising contracts to procure the materials for the finishing details and construction work. Once completed, we will share the overall programme timeline.

More details of the new design can be found in the April Newsletter on the website.

Arun River

Following the removal of the jack-up barge and the 9-float from the river, the Arun River between A27 Bridge and Queen Street Bridge will open. Work will continue in the river so care and caution must be exercised at all times when transitting through the site. Please be advised that temporary restrictions may still be in place during some construction work, especially at low tide.   

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed while works are underway. Fences will be moved back to allow access when possible.

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

During the morning of 7 May, an additional crane will be transported to River Road to remove the jack-up barge from the river. The barge will be removed in parts and transported out of Arundel via the Queen Street Bridge. We anticipate the removal of the jack-up barge to take a week. Once the jack-up barge is fully removed, the extra crane will be transported out of Arundel via the High Street on 10 May.

During the week commencing 13 May, the 9-float barge will be removed from the river. On 14 May, the previous River Road crane will be transported back to the River Road compound in preparation to remove the barge on 15 May.

To safely transfer the cranes through the town, a rolling closure for vehicular movement will be implemented on River Road, the High Street and Maltavers Street. All road closures have been agreed and coordinated with West Sussex County Council.

Alongside the removal of barges, remedial works will be ongoing around the new sheet pile wall and surrounding areas in preparation for the next stages of work.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme new design

The designers and contractors will now work to specify finishing details and construction works. Once completed, we will share the overall programme timeline.

More details of the new design can be found in the April Newsletter on the website.

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, Arun River and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed whilst works are underway. Fences will be moved back to allow access when possible. More information on the current closure to all craft along the Arun River channel at Arundel, between the A27 Bridge and Queen Street Bridge can be found here. 

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme – 29 April – 10 May 2024         

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 29 April and 5 May 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

The jack-up barge has been successfully transported up the river and is now located by the River Road carpark compound as it is demobilised. To accommodate the movement, the remaining two barges have been repositioned, with plans to relocate them to the memorial gardens for the final stages of the project. Unloading of equipment from the barge will continue throughout the next week, with the complete removal of the jack-up barge from the river planned during the week of 5 May.

During the week commencing 29 April, the crane on the jack-up barge will be removed from the barge, requiring temporary closures of River Road. To safely transfer the cranes from the River Road compound to the A27, a rolling closure for vehicular movement will be implemented on River Road, the High Street and Maltavers Street. All road closures have been agreed and coordinated with West Sussex County Council.

During the week commencing 5 May an additional crane will be transported down the High Street to the River Road compound to facilitate the removal of the jack-up barge from the river. The barge will be dismantled in parts and transported out of Arundel via the Queen Street bridge. This is expected to take a week. Once the jack-up barge is fully removed, the extra crane will be transported out of Arundel via the High Street on 10 May.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme new design

The designers and contractors will now work to specify finishing details and construction works. Once completed, we will share the overall programme timeline and organise a drop-in event to review the finalised design.

More details of the new design can be found in the April Newsletter.

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, Arun River and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed whilst works continue. However, at the beginning of each weekend, the work fences will be relocated to facilitate access to the gardens.

More information on the current closure to all craft along the Arun River channel at Arundel, between the A27 Bridge and Queen Street Bridge can be found here. 

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 22 April and 29 April 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

During the week commencing 22 April, the jack-up barge will be transported to the River Road compound to begin the demobilisation process. This involves moving equipment off the barge and removing the barge from the river. To provide sufficient space in the compound to complete this, River Road will be narrowed on 22 April. The road will remain narrowed until the barge has been completely moved on 15 May. Vehicles will still be able to use the road.

Work will commence to unload the equipment off the barge during the week commencing 29 April. Temporary road closures will be in place during this time and notice will be given.

Backfilling operations behind the wall at Memorial Gardens will commence on 22 April and extend into the following week.

 Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme new design

The designers and contractors will now work to specify finishing details and construction works. Once completed, we will share the overall programme timeline and organise a drop-in event to review the finalised design.

More details of the new design can be found in the April Newsletter.

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, Arun River and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed whilst works continue. More information on the current closure to all craft along the Arun River channel at Arundel, between the A27 Bridge and Queen Street Bridge can be found here. 

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 15 April and 22 April 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment. 

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work 

Work will continue during the week commencing 15 April to backfill the area between the masonry wall and the new sheet pile wall. Additionally, the hanging platform located on the sheet pile wall will be removed. 

Following the approval of a new design, the Jack-up Barge can be removed from the river earlier than expected, with plans for its removal in May. In preparation for the barge's demobilisation, it will be floated up the river to the River Road compound during the week commencing 22nd April. 

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme new design  

The designers and contractors will now work to specify finishing details and construction works. Once completed, we will share the overall programme timeline and organise a drop-in event to review the finalised design. 

More details of the new design are included in the April Newsletter.  

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, Arun River and Mill Road 

Memorial Gardens is closed whilst works continue. More information on the current closure to all craft along the Arun River channel at Arundel, between the A27 Bridge and Queen Street Bridge can be found here.   

Contact details 

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below. 

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk 

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday) 

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD. 

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 1 April and 8 April 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme new design

During a project board meeting on 28 March, it was agreed to formally proceed with the construction of a revised design for the sheet pile wall.

Following the collapse of the old masonry wall in October 2023, the stability of the area has improved significantly, allowing for a lower-density fill material to be used in the space between the new sheet pile wall and the original masonry wall. As a result, several elements initially planned for the original design, including waling beams and ground anchors, are no longer necessary.

The construction of the updated design will be less disruptive and faster to install. The redesign will streamline the project timeline without compromising safety or the wall's integrity.

The designers and contractors will now work to specify finishing details and construction works, which will take an estimated four weeks to complete. Once completed, we will share the overall programme timeline and organise a drop-in event to review the finalised design.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

Whilst the detailed design is being produced, the site team will proceed with activities which do not depend on the design.

Over the upcoming week, work will begin to backfill the area between the masonry wall and the new sheet pile wall in preparation for the upcoming stages of work. To complete this work, fill bags will be transported from the Mill Road compound to River Road, necessitating temporary road closures on River Road as materials are loaded onto the barge. 

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, Arun River and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed whilst works continue. More information on the current closure to all craft along the Arun River channel at Arundel, between the A27 Bridge and Queen Street Bridge can be found here. 

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 25 March and 1 April 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

Following the collapse of the old masonry wall last October, the project designers have presented a more efficient design to the project board. This design is undergoing engineering checks and is awaiting final approval. If the new design is approved, we will share a further update. If it is not approved, the project team will continue to construct the previous design.

During the week commencing 1 April, the site team will be transporting fill bags from the Mill Road compound to the River Road compound, necessitating temporary road closures on River Road as materials are loaded onto the barge. During these periods, the bollards along River Road will be down to allow property access. Additionally, work will start on backfilling the area between the masonry wall and the new sheet pile wall in preparation for the upcoming stages of work. There will be no on-site work during the Easter weekend.

Please be aware that due to the extension of the overall timeline, we now expect work to continue into the summer. As soon as the programme has been confirmed, we will share more information on extending timescales in future communications.

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, Arun River and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed whilst works continue. More information on the current closure to all craft along the Arun River channel at Arundel, between the A27 Bridge and Queen Street Bridge can be found here. 

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 18 March and 25 March 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

Following the collapse of the old masonry wall last October, we have had the opportunity to refine the design for the new sheet pile wall to maximise efficiency. The project designers have been thoroughly reviewing the existing designs and have identified elements of the wall that may no longer be necessary, allowing construction to be more streamlined. Once the final plans have been issued, we will provide a detailed update and will be hosting a public drop-in event.

Please be aware that due to the extension of the overall timeline, we now expect work to continue into the summer. As soon as the programme has been confirmed, we will share more information on extending timescales in future communications.

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, Arun River and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed whilst works continue. More information on the current closure to all craft along the Arun River channel at Arundel, between the A27 Bridge and Queen Street Bridge can be found here. 

Over the next couple of weeks, there may be some movement of materials, potentially leading to temporary closures of River Road adjacent to the site compound. Further information will be provided if necessary. 

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 11 March and 18 March 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

Over the next week, pumping behind the wall will commence each morning of the week of 11 March at 7am to optimise working hours work. This has been agreed with the Environmental Health Officer at Arun District Council. Over the next two weeks, work will include installing a temporary platform along the new sheet pile wall which will be used to complete the next stages of the work.

Please be aware that due to the extension of the overall timeline, we now expect work to continue into the summer. As soon as the programme has been confirmed, we will share more information on extending timescales in future communications.

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, Arun River and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed whilst works continue. Construction continues along Arun River which will require the use of floodlights on the barge. More information on the current closure to all craft along the Arun River channel at Arundel, between the A27 Bridge and Queen Street Bridge can be found here. 

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 4 March and 11 March 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

Over the next week, work will continue excavating sections behind the sheet pile wall. During the week commencing 11 March, pumping behind the wall will commence each morning from 7am. This is to optimise working hours and has been agreed with the Environmental Health Officer at Arun District Council.

On 7 March work will begin to install a temporary platform along the new sheet pile wall which will be used for the next stages of work.

Please be aware that due to the extension of the overall timeline, we now expect work to continue into the summer. As soon as the programme has been confirmed, we will share more information on extending timescales in future communications.

Arun River

Our team is working alongside the Harbour Master to safely locate and retrieve a sunken boat, which is believed to be resting on the riverbed. As part of this effort, there may be a diving team working in the river over the next week.

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, Arun River and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed whilst works continue. Construction continues along Arun River which will require the use of floodlights on the barge. More information on the current closure to all craft along the Arun River channel at Arundel, between the A27 Bridge and Queen Street Bridge can be found here. 

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 19 February and 26 February 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

On Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 February work will commence at Memorial Gardens to prepare the new sheet pile wall for the installation of the waling beam. This work will require the temporary closure of the road where Arun Street and River Road meet to allow for materials to be transported and a vacuum excavator to be used. Further works, without the vacuum excavator, between the old wall and the new sheet pile wall will continue into the week commencing 26 February.

Temporary road closures will be in place on River Road towards the end of the week commencing 19 February and the beginning of the week commencing 26 February for plant and materials to be delivered to the River Road site. During this time, the bollards at River Road will be down to maintain access to homes in the area.

Please be aware that due to the extension of the overall timeline, we now expect work to continue into the summer and we will share more information on extending timescales in future communications.

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, Arun River and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed whilst works continue. Construction continues along Arun River which will require the use of floodlights on the barge. More information on the current closure to all craft along the Arun River channel at Arundel, between the A27 Bridge and Queen Street Bridge can be found here. 

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme – 29 January – 9 February 2024

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 5 February and 12 February 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work

Over the next few weeks, construction activities will remain reduced as work continues to progress offsite to optimise the remaining construction programme to ensure it is as efficient as possible.  It is important to note that this temporary pause is intentional and does not indicate project closedown. As soon as these details have been finalised we will share the programme on our website.

Please be aware that due to the extension of the overall timeline, we now expect work to continue into the summer.

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, Arun River and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed whilst works continue. Construction continues along Arun River which will require the use of floodlights on the barge. More information on the current closure to all craft along the Arun River channel at Arundel, between the A27 Bridge and Queen Street Bridge can be found here. 

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme – 29 January – 9 February 2024  

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 29 January and 5 February 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, this will be reduced compared to previous weeks due to the nature of current activities.  

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work 

Over the next two weeks, work will continue on the compound to ensure a smooth transition between project stages. During this period, construction activities on site will be reduced. It is important to note that this temporary pause is intentional and does not indicate project completion.  

Going forward, work will continue offsite to optimise the design of the new sheet pile wall to ensure the construction programme is as efficient as possible once work recommences. This follows the opportunities identified after the partial collapse of the original wall. Once the new full programme has been finalised, we will share the details.  

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, Arun River and Mill Road 

Memorial Gardens is closed whilst works continue. Construction continues along Arun River which will require the use of floodlights on the barge. More information on the current closure to all craft along the Arun River channel at Arundel, between the A27 Bridge and Queen Street Bridge can be found here.   

Contact details 

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below. 

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk 

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday) 

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD. 

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme – 22 January - 29 January 2024  

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 22 January and 29 January 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment. 

Programme timeline update 

The programme timeline has recently been extended due to several factors, these include clearing out the wall collapse, high river flows impacting low-level work and adjustments in the waling beam design.  

The full programme is still being finalised and we will share the details when available.  

Why are we doing the redesign? 

Following the October 2023 collapse, we have an opportunity to re-engineer the design of the new sheet pile wall. The new design will be visually consistent with the Phase 1 works and more efficient to install.  

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme construction work 

Work will continue to remove rubble behind the new sheet pile wall during the week commencing 22 January.  

Throughout the weeks of 22 January and 29 January, operations will take place on the compound to facilitate a smooth transition between project stages. This involves the reorganisation of the jack-up barge and finalisation of designs for the upcoming stages.  

Updates and closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, Arun River and Mill Road 

Memorial Gardens is closed whilst works continues until April 2024. Construction continues along the Arun River which will require the use of floodlights on the barge. More information on the current closure to all craft along the Arun River channel at Arundel, between the A27 Bridge and Queen Street Bridge can be found here.   

Contact details 

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below. 

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) schedule for the weeks commencing 08 January and 15 January 2024. Please expect a continued construction presence, including workers and deliveries of materials and equipment.

Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme Construction Work

Over the weeks commencing 08 January and 15 January, work will continue to clear excess rubble broken down as part of the wall failure and complete outfall works between the Memorial Gardens wall section and the new pile wall. To facilitate the work, the Jack-up barge will be repositioned along the river during the weeks commencing 08 and 15 January.

During the week commencing 15 January, the installation of a hanging access platform along the sheet piles will commence. This platform is crucial for enabling workers to carry out the subsequent phases of the project.

Updates and Closures: River Road, Tarrant Wharf, Memorial Gardens, Arun River and Mill Road

Memorial Gardens is closed whilst works continues until April 2024. Construction continues along Arun River which will require the use of floodlights on the barge. More information on the current closure to all craft along the Arun River channel at Arundel, between the A27 Bridge and Queen Street Bridge can be found here. 

Contact details

If you have any questions about the programme or any other aspects of the work, please use the contact details below.

E-Mail: ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone: Public Liaison Officer - 07721 248275 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Or write to: Michael Carleysmith, Environment Agency, Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LD.