New lock gates installed at Port of Ipswich
The work took 18 months to complete
The installation of new lock gates at the Wet Dock entrance at the Port of Ipswich has now been completed.
Associated British Ports have finished the work after 18 months representing an investment of £2 million.
Andrew Harston, ABP Wales and Short Sea Ports Director, said: “We are delighted to have completed this project on schedule whilst fully adopting Covid-19 safe working procedures and we trust that this investment in new durable, high quality lock gates will help them fulfil their function for decades to come.
“I would like to thank our operations and maintenance teams who provided excellent support and assistance with electrical and hydraulics-related elements of the project, in order to ensure the efficient completion of the installation.”
Cees Ravestein, Founder and Director of Ravestein BV, said: “We are very happy to have achieved another successful ‘on time’ installation of new replacement lock gates at Ipswich and would like to thank ABP for their part in an excellent working relationship.”