Background

The aim of the Looe Flood Defence Scheme is to prevent the regular flooding of Looe both now and long into the future.

The works comprise breakwaters and tidal gates to prevent the storm surge up the river, and a cut-off wall along the back of the town’s beach to overcome the secondary problem of groundwater rising up in the town through tidal pressure.

Associated with the above are works to regenerate the town by providing better marine access to Looe utilising the breakwaters to reduce the tidal limitations, and raised/scenic walkways to allow easier access to West Looe and around the harbour.

We are currently taking the design to Outline Business Case and on to Final Business case in early 2023.

Services Provided & Delivery Partners

We are providing expertise in Project Management, Marine Construction and Cost management. Working with the WSP team in Exeter to produce the design and ECI contractor Volker Stevin to ensure buildability.

Engagement / Added Value

We have full engagement with all parties: Arcadis acting for Cornwall Council, EA, WSP, East Looe Town Trust, Looe Harbour Commissioners, West Looe town Trust and the ECI Contractor. We are adding management skills, local knowledge and commitment to build a better environment.