Fort George outfall repair moves a step closer
- Replacement pipe for Fort George outfall has been fabricated and moved to the harbour
- Installation by Guernsey Ports' dive team awaits suitable tide and weather conditions
- Repair follows discovery earlier this year that outfall was not discharging in intended location
- Work expected to be completed within the next few weeks once conditions allow
- Guernsey Water will increase inspection frequency on the outfall following repair
The replacement section of pipe needed to repair the Fort George outfall has been fabricated and transported from Brickfield House to the harbour.
The new section will be installed by Guernsey Ports' dive team, but due to the challenging location and tidal conditions, the work can only take place during a narrow tide and weather window.
Guernsey Water has been working with the Office of Environmental Health & Pollution Regulation to secure the approvals required for the installation. A date has not yet been set, but it is hoped this will be within the next few weeks.
The repair follows the discovery earlier this year that the outfall was discharging closer to the short than intended. Since being made aware of the issue in May, Guernsey Water has worked closely with Guernsey Ports' dive team to inspect the damaged pipe before removing it. A new pipe was fabricated to the exact dimensions of the old one.
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Guernsey Water Capital Delivery Manager Carl Falla said: "Moving the replacement pipe into position at the harbour is a significant step forward and means everything is now in place for installation when the right tide and weather window becomes available."
"This has been a complex repair in a very challenging environment and would not have been possible without the support and expertise of Guernsey Ports' dive team - without them this work could not have been completed this year."
Mr Falla added: "Once the replacement section has been installed, we will increase the frequency of inspections on this outfall so that any future issues can be identified and addressed much sooner."
An update will be provided once the work has been completed.
Guernsey Water is the island's only water company, overseeing the collection, storage, treatment and distribution of potable water to over 25,000 homes and businesses, and the collection and safe disposal of all the island's wastewater.
Q&A
Q: When will the Fort George outfall repair be completed?
A: A specific date has not been set, but installation is hoped to take place within the next few weeks, dependent on suitable tide and weather conditions.
Q: Why was the outfall pipe damaged?
A: The press release does not specify the cause of the damage, only that it was discovered earlier this year that the outfall was no longer discharging in its intended location.
Q: Who will carry out the installation work?
A: The replacement pipe will be installed by Guernsey Ports' dive team, working in collaboration with Guernsey Water.
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