Seaview Wharf Fender Refurbishment

Brian Perry Civil was contracted to dismantle the existing end of life fender system at Seaview Wharf and install a new, upgraded system to accommodate the different sizes of vessels docking at the facility. The project entailed removing approximately 40 spring piles from the primary wharf deck and dolphin. BPC worked closely with Centreport to devise a safe and efficient strategy for pile extraction. Some piles needed to be removed completely and others were permitted to be cut below seabed level. The process involved either jacking the complete pile out from the seabed using a steel structure on the wharf or a dive team to cut the piles underwater.

Installing the new vertical fenders required concrete works beneath the primary wharf deck, involving a complex sequence of tasks such as lifting of working platforms and underwater diving operations. These activities were primarily influenced by tidal water levels and shipping, with Health and Safety planning paramount.

To place the new vertical fenders, BPC used a mobile crane, adhering to Centreport's wharf loading limits throughout the installation process on the main wharf deck.

It was important to maintain an operational wharf without causing delays to berthing ships as Seaview is the only wharf accessible to the vessels that provide fuel for the lower North Island.

BPC consistently managed the unpredictable scheduling of vessels arriving at Seaview Wharf with careful planning and coordination, while completing the work to the agreed programme and not delaying any vessels, preventing any setbacks for Centreport.