Case Study: Mitre posts, St Andrews Harbour

Sector: Ports and Harbour

The Lock Gates at St Andrews Harbour needed to be replaced after flash flooding caused damage in 2012. The gates are vital to the harbour’s operation as they provide protection for vessels during Easterly storm surges and control the build-up of sand and silt that would render the harbour unusable.

TIMESCALES:
4 week delivery achieved as contracted

TIMBER REQUIREMENTS:

• Greenheart heel post and mitres

VALUE ADDED:

• Heel posts were machined to a semi-circular finish and Mitre posts were shaped and drilled to specification