Project Details
Description
An inspection has identified that the existing sea wall adjacent to the A77 at Stranraer is exhibiting significant signs of deterioration. Observed defects include failed mortar joints, loose or missing stonework, displaced or missing coping stones, scour-related undercutting, and localised areas where the wall is leaning.
The recommended scope of works comprises the following key activities:
- Undertake localised structural concrete repairs.
- Carefully dismantle and rebuild defective sections of the wall.
- Remove existing or damaged concrete coping units where necessary.
- Install new precast coping units designed to match the existing profile.
- Reset existing coping stones that are loose but remain in a serviceable condition.
- Power‑wash the full wall face to remove loose material and deteriorated pointing.
- Replace any coping stones that are damaged, missing, or have become dislodged.
- Re‑point the masonry wall following cleaning to restore missing or weakened mortar.
The works encompass an area of approximately 10,000 m² in total, extending along a continuous 1km section of the sea wall structure.
The plant and machinery required include:
- Power washing equipment
- Vibratory hand tools
- Concrete mixer
The works are programmed to commence on the 16th of March 2026 during daytime hours lasting approximately 2 weeks.
The Traffic Management (TM) will comprise of a single lane closure and the installation of temporary Traffic lights (TTL)s. The site compound will be located roadside.
Location
The scheme is located along the A77, Cairnryan Road, in Stranraer in Dumfries and Galloway. The sea wall scheme extents can be found between the following National Grid Reference Points:
Start: NX 06617 60902
End: NX 07580 61355
Please see Figure 1: Scheme Location plan in Appendix A.