Balfour Beatty today announces its appointment to deliver two coastal defence schemes on behalf of North Norfolk District Council – the Cromer Phase 2 scheme and the Mundesley Coastal Management scheme – with a combined value of £19.5 million. The schemes have been awarded through SCAPE Civil Engineering, a rapid access framework designed to drive collaboration, efficiency, time and cost savings.
The Cromer Phase 2 Scheme will see Balfour Beatty construct a new rock armour revetment on the Norfolk coast on the west of Cromer pier, with 38,000 tonnes of rock placed on the shoreline. As part of the Mundesley Coastal Management Scheme, Balfour Beatty will place 36,000 tonnes of rock on the shoreline, complete remedial works to the existing sea walls as well as refurbish the groynes – perpendicular structures to manage the flow of sediment.
On completion, the schemes will protect 600 local homes and businesses in North Norfolk from flooding and coastal erosion.
As part of its commitment to leaving a lasting, positive legacy in the communities in which it operates, Balfour Beatty will divert 95% of waste from landfill by recycling materials and donating excess timber to community projects and charities.
Peter Mumford, Managing Director of Balfour Beatty’s UK Construction Regional Civils business, said: "Balfour Beatty has been successfully delivering coastal protection and flood defence schemes for over 25 years, most recently having been appointed to deliver two projects on behalf of Denbighshire County Council.
“These latest contract awards will draw on our wealth of experience and significant expertise and will see us deliver these schemes to the highest standard to provide much-needed protection for the communities in Cromer and Mundesley.”
Mark Robinson, SCAPE Group Chief Executive, said: “Protecting our communities, homes and businesses from flooding is critical. These two key protection schemes will help to safeguard Cromer and Mundesley, whilst future proofing their defences against more extreme weather. Using our civil engineering framework will allow North Norfolk District Council to maximise the speed and efficiency of delivery, and create a positive, sustainable legacy – unlocking value through social impact, the use of local businesses and the creation of training and employment opportunities.”
North Norfolk District Councillor, Harry Blathwayt, portfolio holder for Coast, said: “I and the Coastal Team at North Norfolk District Council have great confidence in Balfour Beatty with their renowned expertise and experience in carrying out such major works around our coast. Previous partnerships in major coastal engineering projects have always led to positive outcomes, much appreciated by all who benefit from the peace of mind they bring. In this instance 600 homes and business will be protected in Mundesley and Cromer.”
Works on both schemes are due to commence this winter with completion expected in early 2025. At construction peak, the schemes will employ a workforce of around 50, including 4 apprenticeship, graduate, and trainee positions.
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Notes to editors:
- Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group with over 24,500 employees driving the delivery of powerful new solutions, shaping thinking, creating skylines and inspiring a new generation of talent to be the change-makers of tomorrow.
- We finance, develop, build, maintain and operate the increasingly complex and critical infrastructure that supports national economies and deliver projects at the heart of local communities.
- Over the last 114 years we have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world. Currently, we are working to deliver Hinkley Point C, the first UK nuclear power station in a generation; constructing the world-class arts and cultural facility, the Lyric Theatre, in Hong Kong; and designing, building, financing, operating and maintaining the Automated People Mover superstructure at the fifth busiest airport in the world, Los Angeles International Airport.
- Balfour Beatty’s UK Construction Services business is underpinned by three distinct business units and three leading experts in their disciplines: Regional Civils, Regional Buildings and Regional Scotland.
- Our Regional Civils business unit focuses on providing essential infrastructure such as transportation and flood defences whilst our Regional Buildings business unit focuses on the construction of integral buildings including hospitals and schools.
About SCAPE
- SCAPE is one of the UK’s leading public sector procurement authorities, dedicated to creating spaces, places and experiences that leave a sustainable legacy within the community. Since 2006, SCAPE has accelerated over 12,000 projects across the UK with their direct award frameworks, property services and innovative architectural designs.
- Working with SCAPE is all about partnership, bringing together the brightest talent from the construction industry and the local economy. SCAPE projects are collaborative, compliant and fully performance managed to ensure delivery efficiency, taxpayer value, targeted local economic enrichment and offer a direct response to the climate emergency.
- SCAPE operates with a buying power of £18bn and is actively performance managing over 1,800 live projects. SCAPE is a member of the National Association of Construction Frameworks (NACF) and in 2020, was named one of the Top 100 Best Not-For-Profit Organisations to work for in the UK.
