Constructing a New Wharf for King Edward Point in South Georgia

Surrounded by spectacular scenery, dominated by mountains and glaciers, King Edward Point Research station is located in the stunning sub-antarctic island of South Georgia.

Watch this new film on how the new £11 million wharf, dolphin and slipway was built this in just 108 days. A remarkable achievement, as constructing on this sub-Antarctic island means that every nut and bolt had to be sent in a single shipment from the UK and the nearest builders’ merchant is thousands of miles away.

As Technical Advisor to BAS, Ramboll provided the initial concept design and was onsite to supervise the construction, while BAM developed the detailed designs and constructed the new facility. Sweco were BAM's Design Lead. Turner & Townsend also provided cost management for the project.

The new wharf represents an essential upgrade to the station’s infrastructure. It enhances both safety and efficiency of ship operations for the new polar research vessel, the RRS Sir David Attenborough and the GSGSSI fisheries patrol vessel, the MV Pharos SG.

Find out more: https://www.bas.ac.uk/project/kep-modernisation/

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