Range Magazine (2011: 2)

Driving growth SuStainably
Sainsbury’s and Royal Haskoning

water & maritime >> building & industry >> infrastructure & spatial development >> water & maritime >> building & industry >> infrastructure & spatial development

range
autumn 2010
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in this issue >>

Royal Haskoning is an independent
international engineering and
environmental consultancy. With 3,900
employees operating in 20 countries,
we provide an extensive range of multi-

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bracing disciplinary services relating to maritime,
bournemouth marine update water and environment, infrastructure
and buildings, industry and energy, and
transport and development.

With a worldwide network of
professionals and strong industry

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sustainably relationships established over two
sainsbury’s engineering diversity centuries, our expertise and experience
is far reaching. Respected thought
leaders within our market sectors, we are
renowned for our technical excellence,
developing, designing and delivering
innovative and sustainable solutions, that
transform ambitions into reality.
mighty quinn bravo brazil
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FoRewoRd Sarah Budd >>

I am delighted to endorse Range 3, which shares the important work our clients,
colleagues and partners do to improve, protect and sustain our communities and
coastlines – and the fragile habitats that co-exist alongside them.

And, at a time when university students have just set sail on their chosen courses,
we highlight the many diverse career paths that can be taken, providing a glimpse
into the reasons why some of our female engineers and environmental scientists
chose their profession, hear their views on their respective industry sectors, and find
out what inspires them most about the work they do.

We hear how Bournemouth and Borth’s coastal defences are being protected
for future generations, and gain better understanding of how the new Marine
and Coastal Access Act will influence the way in which we interact with our
coastlines and seas. We find out how a mammoth dry dock development in
Brazil will transform the country’s ship building industry, and how Quinn Glass
gained planning approval with the help of the Denis Wilson business group,
Royal Haskoning’s Highways and Transport Planning experts.

I thank all contributors for making this edition of Range such a rich and diverse
example of our work and respective professions. I particularly thank Sue Willcox for
agreeing to be our special guest, and for providing our readers with an insight into
the in-depth planning that goes into every Sainsbury’s supermarket development.

Sarah Budd

Sarah Budd joined Royal Haskoning as a graduate hydrologist and hydraulic
engineer in 1994 and is currently Coastal and Rivers Divisional Director.

Stop preSS >> Royal Haskoning wins Cambridge SUDS competition…
We are delighted to announce we have won first place in the Cambridge
Sustainable Drainage Competition, demonstrating our strength in innovative and
sustainable civil engineering design. Read the full story in the next issue of Range.

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proteCting
bournemouth’S
CoaStline
The UK shoreline has been changing for millions
of years, sometimes gradually, sometimes
dramatically, creating some of the coast’s most
beautiful and important features. The forecast for
more frequent storms, increasing wave heights
and rising sea levels all threaten the coastal

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environment and livelihoods of the people who
live and work in these areas.

Royal Haskoning’s technical expertise
and innovative approach enabled us
to deliver a visionary and sustainable
plan for SMP2 Review coastline. Their
focus on both meeting stakeholder

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requirements and delivering to time
and budget meant we were able to
meet the deadline for submission of
the plan to Defra.
dR david HaRlow, CoaSt PRoteCtion ManageR,
BouRneMoutH BoRougH CounCil


the plan covers 118 miles of the solution
beautiful coastal scenery the Steering Committee has
including Bournemouth, produced a strategic and
Christchurch and Poole visionary plan for the next 20,
harbours and the local river 50 and 100 years. it aims to
estuaries between Hurst Spit balance potentially conflicting
in the east and durlston Head interests and does not commit
in the west. Bournemouth future generations to costly and
is famous for its long sandy unsustainable management.
beaches and Poole, for its water
sports, while the cliffs and For most of Bournemouth’s
dunes are important feeding coastline, the recommendation
grounds for large populations is to ‘Hold the line/advance
of bird species such as waders, the line (in later epochs) and
gulls and waterfowl. maintain the existing landscape,
if sustainable. However for some
the challenge areas, such as Brownsea island,
the challenge for a non-interventional approach
Royal Haskoning’s project team has been proposed where only
was to balance the economic, limited maintenance on the
social and environmental costs deteriorating local defences is
of protecting this shoreline, undertaken.
while accepting that future
coastal management must the new SMP accepts that
allow natural habitats and change is necessary and provides
features to adapt to anticipated a way forward that is both
climate changes. it also had achievable and sustainable given
Since 1994, government to be realistic about national the increasing pressures on
funded Shoreline Management budgets and priorities. the coast. the plan provides a
Plans (SMPs) have provided according to coastal and rivers framework for future generations
a strategic and sustainable project manager tara-leigh to appreciate the stunning
approach to coastal defence, eggiman, the team used an beauty of the Jurassic coast,
and Royal Haskoning has won innovative and visionary while protecting the livelihoods
many public tenders to develop approach to help formulate of residential communities and
and review them. a plan for the long-term wildlife habitats.
management of flooding and
the review of 1999 SMP for erosion risks in this coastal For a full account of this project
the Bournemouth coastline area. She said, “the new plan go to: www.royalhaskoning.co.uk
began in october 1998, and strikes a balance between these
Royal Haskoning contributed risks, natural processes and Tara-Leigh Eggiman
its considerable shoreline the consequences of climate tl.eggiman@royalhaskoning.com
management knowledge to change, and links in with the
provide technical guidance and plans for adjacent coastal
support to the Bournemouth areas. it also takes account of
Borough Council Steering existing coastal defences and
Committee. the revised plan the social, natural and historic
was approved in June 2010. environment.”


The Denis Wilson business group,

Royal Haskoning’s Highways and

Transport Planning experts, has

worked closely with Sainsbury’s

during the past 15 years to help

achieve its impressive expansion

targets. Now, serving over 19 million

customers a week in an impressive 872

stores, Sainsbury’s is one of the UK’s

largest supermarket chains. Range

invited Sue Willcox, Head of Town

Planning, Transportation and Property

Communications for Sainsbury’s, to

provide an insight into her role, and

the opportunities and challenges

facing the supermarket sector.


Driving growth SUSTAINABly

S p e C i a l F e at u r e S A I N SB U Ry ’ S
From advising the business Sainsbury’s transport strategy on the environment and as sights, and truly understand
on UK Government transport is vital to its 872-store each one delivers to around different towns and how they
policies, to planning new network. Ensuring all stores eight households, this means work. It’s geography – still my
supermarkets, expanding are accessible to customers fewer customer cars on the favourite subject.”
existing stores and liaising travelling by cars, buses, cycles road network.
with local communities, or walking is key to Sue’s role. For a full account of this project
Sue Willcox, Head of Town “My role offers a unique go to: www.royalhaskoning.co.uk
Planning, Transportation and “One of our current challenges opportunity to see
Property Communications is the reduction in government developments through from Paul Hanafin
for Sainsbury’s, is committed spending on transport cradle to grave, to travel the p.hanafin@royalhaskoning.com

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to developing Sainsbury’s infrastructure and what it country, see new stores and
expansion strategies in a might mean to the business.
sustainable way. As part of this I assess the
implications for the company During the past 15 years Denis Wilson and
Sue’s interest in geography and advise our Board.”
led to developing her career Royal Haskoning have worked with Sainsbury’s on a
in town planning. But it was Sue is committed to working
number of developments. Royal Haskoning offers a
discovering a passion for the
retail sector that brought Sue
to Sainsbury’s, where she has
been for over 20 years.

“The retail sector is very
closely with local communities
when planning new stores and
mixed use developments.

“We specifically design
developments to fit local
constructive approach and works effectively within a
multidisciplinary team, persevering with evolving large-
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dynamic, it’s an area that areas and are promoting a scale projects to achieve a successful outcome.
touches everyone’s lives which planning application for a
makes it an exciting place to fantastic mixed-use riverside
work. Supermarkets are today’s development in Fulham Wharf.
modern marketplaces. Most As well as a new store, the
towns have a supermarket development will incorporate
and these stores contribute residential homes and
enormously to the character landscaping.”
of the area and the local
community. Sue and her team are
committed to progressing this
“My aim is to bring the sustainable approach with
three elements of my role – future developments, in line
transportation, town planning with Sainsbury’s expansion
and property communications strategies.
– together as a whole. I think of
it as a holistic approach, all are “We’ve embraced the principles
important to fully understand of sustainability early on,
how a town works and how a such as using electric vehicles
supermarket might integrate to deliver shopping ordered
within that town.” online. These have less impact


tHe MigHty Quinn >>
First class transport plan for Quinn Glass
The UK drinks industry has a demand of seven billion as well as implementing an An award-winning new
effective staff travel plan.” staff travel plan was also
glass containers a year. These bottles are produced implemented. Financial
These areas are highly incentives to car share and tax
by companies such as Quinn Glass, which operates specialised and Royal Haskoning efficient schemes to purchase
is recognised for its expertise. bikes were introduced for the
one of the largest automated warehouses in Europe, To address highway safety site’s 700 staff members, as
concerns, it recommended well as automated, swipe-card
located at Elton in Cheshire. widening the access road systems which record method
to minimise a bend and of travel and link electronically
constructing a new lane for to the staff payroll system.
Their impressive £325 million, was operational, and a fresh vehicles to turn into the site,
205-acre facility has a capacity planning application was replacing the existing priority The transport aspects of the
of 1.2 billion glass containers a required. junction. The team designed new planning application were
year which are manufactured, highway works to the access essential towards securing its
filled, labelled, packed, stored The Denis Wilson business road to strengthen the approval. The new application,
and distributed from the site. group, Royal Haskoning’s existing road structure and submitted in January 2008,
Highway and Transport accommodate the increase in received full planning approval
This state-of-the-art facility has Planning experts, was heavy traffic. in November 2009 thus securing
a short but eventful history. commissioned by Quinn Glass the future of the Quinn Glass
Planning permission was in March 2007. They made up Finding long-term, sustainable facility, and ensuring it can
granted in 2003, but Quinn part of a highly specialised transport solutions was a key continue to operate successfully.
Glass subsequently amended multidisciplinary team to aim. The site is next to a railway
its plans to increase the size gain planning approval by line and the Royal Haskoning’s For a full account of this project
of the facility. The revised submitting a new planning assessment included setting go to: www.royalhaskoning.co.uk
plans were initially approved application in January 2008. targets for transporting raw
and construction work materials to the site by rail, to David Barker

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began. However, following David Barker, Associate reduce road traffic. d.barker@royalhaskoning.com
judicial review proceedings Director, Denis Wilson business
by a competitor, the approval group of Royal Haskoning, said:
was overturned. Quinn Glass “Royal Haskoning was brought
continued with construction in to use its knowledge of Royal Haskoning provided expert guidance to enable the
work for the larger plant as
advised but further objections
resulted in a public inquiry, and
the application was rejected by
the Secretary of State in early
public inquiry processes and
long-standing experience of
dealing with complex transport
issues. Our role included
assessing transport links to
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resolution of long-standing issues around transport and
access routes to the Quinn Glass site. Their experience and
commitment to finding innovative, sustainable solutions
2007. By this time construction the facility and completing the that are also practical, was commendable.
was complete and the facility Traffic and Access chapter of
the Environmental Statement, anita galligan, litigation Manager, Quinn glass


Bolstering Borth CoaStal PRoteCti

“
Royal Haskoning has a proven and highly
respected track-record in coastal protection
schemes and has shown outstanding
commitment and drive throughout the
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various stages of the process.
CeRedigion County CounCil

The threat of flooding and erosion is affecting Government and European
Convergence Funding to
much of Britain’s coastline and communities as replace them remains in place
only if the new defences
many coastal defences are in desperate need of are completed by March
2011 – putting pressure on
repair or replacement. As sea levels rise, the risk to stakeholders to complete the
design, secure planning consent
people and property increases. and procure a construction
contractor.

Particularly vulnerable is the are nearing the end of their In 2009, Royal Haskoning
beautiful village of Borth in life – and the clock is ticking in was commissioned by
Cardigan Bay, Wales. Due to its more ways than one. Ceredigion County Council
shallow waters, Borth’s award- to undertake the detailed
winning beach is popular The timber groynes and design of improved coastal
with sailboard enthusiasts, breastworks directly fronting protection works. The scheme
surfers and families. However, the village, are crumbling includes a series of onshore
the current coastal defences, into the sea. The £7m funding breakwaters, rock groynes,
constructed in the early 1970s, from the Welsh Assembly extensive shingle nourishment,


ion FoR an HiStoRiC welSH village

and an innovative offshore confidence in Royal Haskoning. has also worked in close the performance of various
Artificial Multi-Purpose Reef, They have a proven and highly collaboration with Atkins who scenarios of the proposed
which will improve the surfing respected track-record in prepared the Environmental coastal protection scheme.
opportunities in the area. coastal protection schemes. Statement for the scheme” This reproduced the waves in
Alice Johnson, Project Manager, This complex project involves a large wave basin to simulate
said: “The team’s involvement a multitude of agencies, Royal Haskoning undertook the response of the design to
started at an early stage of the consultants and contractors, detailed numerical SWAN conditions at Borth.
project when a geotechnical and we are satisfied that (Simulating Waves Nearshore)
desk study was prepared, Royal Haskoning will draw upon modelling in the previous stage The fight against coastal erosion
making recommendations for their valuable experience to of the project to establish the is on-going, and Royal Haskoning
site investigations, including pull all the vital information impact of the waves on the is currently working on a number
offshore boreholes, geophysical together to secure planning coastline. The results have of coastal protection schemes
investigations and Cone permission within the been complemented and around the UK.
Penetration Tests to provide deadline. They have shown refined by physical modelling
information on the strength outstanding commitment and at HR Wallingford laboratories, For a full account of this project
and compressibility of materials drive throughout the various which saw a scale model of go to: www.royalhaskoning.co.uk
and on the variability of stages of the process and we Borth constructed to help
deposits across the site.” look forward to the company’s the team analyse the waves Alice Johnson
help for the continuation of and coastline interact. This e.johnson@royalhaskoning.com
A Ceredigion County Council the project right through to model was then used to assess
spokesman said: “We have full construction. Royal Haskoning


in the swim
On 12 November 2009, the Marine and Coastal tHe MaRine and CoaStal aCC
Access Act received Royal Assent. One of the most
important pieces of environmental legislation
to be passed recently, the Act creates a new
comprehensive management system that will
promote clean, healthy, safe, productive and
biologically diverse seas, and will provide a
network of Marine Conservation Zones to protect
rare and threatened species and habitats.

Nicola Solly, Royal Haskoning’s tourism or leisure, and includes
Director for Environment in the formation of a new
the South West, says: “The Act organisation – the Marine
is viewed as historic ground- Management Organisation
breaking legislation that will (MMO). Since the MMO was
introduce a new framework created in April, it has overseen
for managing the demands marine planning, licensing and
placed on the seas around conservation, and is the single
the English coastline, improve point of contact for developers
marine conservation, and open whose projects have an impact
up public access to the coast, to on the sea and coastline –
promote the public’s enjoyment providing a service that spans
of our rich and varied natural planning to enforcement.
environment.”

“The Act has immense
implications for everyone
involved in marine or coastal
areas, whether it be commerce,


“Changes to the marine
licensing system are expected KEy AREAS of iNTEREST
to streamline the marine
consents process, and we Marine Management of up-to-date scientific,
anticipate these will result Organisation environmental and socio-
in more consistency in aims to reduce administrative economic data.
licensing decisions that will burdens, provide joined

CCeSS aCt 2009
be integrated across a range up decision making and Migratory and Freshwater
of sectors. However, with the co-ordinate data. Fisheries
creation of a network of Marine the act introduces a new
Conservation Zones, some Seabed Mapping authorisation scheme for
activities could potentially be Creation of a series of maps the movement of live fish to
restricted, which could affect to help explain how the act protect national and local
fishing and dredging industries. applies to different areas of biodiversity, and gives the
the seas around the uK. environment agency powers
“With our specialist knowledge to make emergency bylaws to
and expertise in all areas of the Marine Licensing respond to unforeseen threats
Marine and Coastal Access Act, Changes will result in improved to fish stocks.
we are advising clients on how licensing decisions and delivery.
it might affect their activities. Coastal Access
Marine Nature Conservation the act enables creation
“In addition, we have drafted the act aims to halt of a continuous signed and
marine monitoring advice for deterioration of marine managed route around the
Natural England for the first biodiversity and ensure coast.
Marine Conservation Zone set environmental considerations
up on lundy Island. We are also are at the heart of decision- Coastal and Estuary
responding – on our clients’ making processes. Management
behalf – to the Government’s the act aims to improve
ongoing consultation exercise Fisheries Management and coordination between all those
on new pieces of secondary Marine Enforcement with an interest in coastal
legislation.” the act will strengthen issues.
fisheries and environmental
“I would urge anyone with a management arrangements Royal Haskoning provides
concern in any aspect of coastal so more effective action can specialist knowledge and
development or marine activity be taken to conserve marine expertise in all areas of the
to contact us.” ecosystems and help achieve Marine and Coastal access act,
a sustainable and profitable providing advice on:
Nicola Solly fisheries sector. the Sea
n.solly@royalhaskoning.com Fisheries Committees will be l how the new legislation
replaced by inshore Fisheries could affect your activities
and Conservation authorities. l marine monitoring
l development of marine
Environmental Data and spatial planning
Information l response to the consultation
the MMo will provide a centre for secondary legislation
of expertise for the collection,
storage and accessibility


MAKING A DIFFERENCE As first year students
begin their university
amy Savage CEng MICE MEn
courses, we wanted
to highlight the many
Principal Business Development Engineer,
diverse career paths
Principal business development engineer Amy Savage believes that success is
that can be taken.
doing something meaningful and making a difference through her role.
So we asked some of
our female engineers Commenting on what led to engineering) and offshore oil Amy believes the coast & rivers
her career in civil engineering, and gas, which led me to the sector needs more flexibility
and environmental
Amy says: “I wanted a practical watery side of civil engineering. surrounding future funding.
scientists to tell us career that would make a
real difference to society. My “Working in flood and coastal “I believe it’s vital we raise the
what drew them to degree covered all types of risk management inspires me level of public understanding
engineering, and I became every day. Seeing the impact about the risks associated with
their professions, find interested in fluid mechanics flooding can have on people’s flooding and coastal erosion
(hydraulics and aeronautical lives has made me realise the and how it is funded, so people
out what inspires opportunity I have to make understand why it isn’t always
a real difference through the possible to do everything we’d
them most about
work I do. like to.”
the work they do,
“Flood and coastal risk
and discover the management is funded from
a national, public sector
differences they
are making to their
respective industry
sectors.


Eng MA (Cantab)
, Coastal & Rivers
budget, and we need to find 3-D the city’s environmental graduates on ICE and
alternative funding streams performance and acts as a CIWEM training schemes.
and different ways of delivering platform for collaboration,
solutions that will enable the using existing data on energy, Amy Savage
industry to continue to provide water, transport, waste and a.savage@
effective flood and coastal risk the natural environment. royalhaskoning.com
management for the broader The aim of the project is to
sustainability of the UK society improve understanding about
and economy. environmental challenges and
to help people work better
“The pace of change within the together to reach conscientious
public sector is rapid given the and cost effective decisions
recent change in government, that will enable Peterborough
and an important part of my role to grow sustainably.”
is to look at the bigger picture,
so we can help our clients Amy is a chartered member
respond to the challenges.” of the Institution of Civil
Engineers (ICE) and is
Amy is currently working currently mentoring three
alongside IBM and Green
Ventures on a groundbreaking
project that is helping
Peterborough realise its
aspiration to become the UK’s
Environmental Capital.

“The project involves the
development of a web-based
resource that demonstrates in


The knowledge that she is making the

UK’s roads a safer place for all drivers and

pedestrians is what inspires Shirley Dumigan,

a Civil Engineer working in Transport Planning

and Associate Director for the Denis Wilson

business group of Royal Haskoning.


Shirley Dumigan BSc MCIHT MICE MSoRSA
a Civil engineer working in transport Planning and associate director
for the denis wilson business group

making a DiFFerenCe
The Denis Wilson business budgets and local authorities
group is Royal Haskoning’s are struggling to balance funds.
Highways and Transport Providing accurate cost benefit
Planning consultancy and analysis to the client, based on
Shirley’s role involves improving actual statistics and causes of
road safety by developing traffic collisions, is therefore
innovative solutions for clients essential.”
by physical engineering design
and planning. Shirley’s interest in traffic But whatever
engineering and highway the scale,
Shirley said: “My role is to help design began at university, achieving
make our road system safer and and her first role was as term measurable results
in an ideal world all road users consultant for Hertfordshire is Shirley’s key
would take more care, reducing County Council. Her interest motivation: “A road
collision numbers. I believe that became a passion when sign I designed to reduce
my profession and indeed my she assisted with the UK’s the number of caravans
contribution strive to achieve first Safer Routes to Schools overturning on the M5
that ideal. scheme. southbound carriageway is
a career highlight. The sign
“At Denis Wilson I work with “My role included reviewing advised drivers of accident
highway designers, architects accident data and developing numbers during the past
and council officers to develop engineering solutions to reduce three years and showed
road safety solutions, firstly accident numbers. Reading an overturned caravan. It
through audit processes the full accident reports upset successfully reduced accidents
and then designing and me, but it is where safety in the following years and
implementing transport engineering began for me. It is now being used in other
solutions. made what I do a reality and is motorway locations.”
something I will never forget.”
“Our challenge is ensuring road “I’m passionate about road
safety remains high on clients’ Shirley’s current role involves safety and anything I can do to
agendas. More than 2,000 working on a range of make things better is a step in
people are killed on UK roads developments, from small the right direction.”
every year, and the current residential and commercial
economic climate means schemes to prestigious multi- Shirley Dumigan
the government is reducing million pound projects. s.dumigan@royalhaskoning.com


priSCilla bonte MSc Structural Hydraulic
Committed to providing sustainable solutions in the Netherlands and the international offshore wind
market. We have recently been
abroad in the sector of maritime development, infrastructure and facilities, awarded several new projects
in this field, and I am delighted
Priscilla relishes the diversity of her role as Maritime Engineer. to know my efforts have helped
to achieve this.”

Royal Haskoning is involved One of the challenges faced by
in all aspects of maritime the maritime industry is the
development, from designing increasing need for sustainable
and constructing ports, engineering solutions, as
harbours, dockyards and awareness for maintaining the
shipyards, to marinas, natural environment grows.
waterfront schemes and However, for Priscilla, this focus
offshore wind farms. Priscilla’s on sustainability creates an
role is wide-ranging, including opportunity:
the initial strategic planning
and site selection to producing “I believe that highlighting
detailed design specifications Royal Haskoning’s emphasis on
and advising on construction providing sustainable solutions
processes. is a real selling point. Also,
combining our knowledge
Priscilla’s recent work and expertise from working
includes furthering the across a diverse range of
development of the industry sectors will ensure
offshore wind sector, we can continue to offer more
an industry which is innovative and sustainable
gaining momentum. Producing solutions for our clients.”
energy from wind is becoming
more cost competitive with “Our recent achievements
conventional methods, and in the offshore wind market
wind energy is currently the and the new projects we have
most easily accessible form of been awarded are all examples
renewable energy. of implementing sustainable
solutions.
“During the past year
I have been using my
contacts and experience
to focus on strengthening
Royal Haskoning’s position in


engineer, Maritime
Royal Haskoning is already at Priscilla is currently based

making a DiFFerenCe
the forefront of the offshore in Rotterdam, working on
energy sector in the UK, and developments as part of
our recent achievements Royal Haskoning’s Maritime
abroad will continue to build team.
on an excellent track record to
provide more work in this field Priscilla Bonte
in the future.” p.bonte@royalhaskoning.com

The complex technology behind
offshore wind developments
particularly interests Priscilla,
whose fascination with this
aspect of engineering began at
university.

“During my thesis I discovered
that I particularly enjoy
designing hydraulic structures.
A previous role was assisting on
an infrastructural development,
but I missed hydraulic
engineering so transferred to
work on maritime projects –
I’ve always had a predilection
for water.”


Dr elizabeth
For lizzie Jolley, the role of

Environmental Scientist for

Royal Haskoning provides an

opportunity to make a real

difference, as she is influencing

decisions regarding the impact of

human activities on coastal and

marine environments.


Jolley BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD
environmental Scientist, environment

making a DiFFerenCe
lizzie’s interest regarding the Royal Haskoning is an industry As a firm believer in protecting consumerist and less wasteful.
impact of coastal defences leader in the environment the environment, lizzie My ideal world would be one
on the natural environment sector and lizzie believes that hopes that the economic where people were more aware
has led to her involvement challenging accepted methods situation may even help of their natural environment
in a diverse range of projects of working is essential to towards preserving our and the finite resources that we
for Royal Haskoning. She maintain this position: natural resources: “Though use and be more accountable
comments: “Environmental a worldwide recession can for their actions.”
consultancy is an excellent “Providing guidance to national thwart efforts to conserve
opportunity to make the most and international organisations the environment, it can also Elizabeth Jolley
of my research background and regarding legislation is key to make people thriftier, less e.jolley@royalhaskoning.com
develop my expertise in coastal creating processes that are
and marine ecology”. easier to follow, and identifying
overlaps in old and new
“Human activities such regulations. These overlaps
as dredging, and port and presently increase the number
coastal defence developments of tasks and assessments
all impact upon sensitive requiring sign-off to comply
habitats and protected species. with relevant legislation.
During my three years at Simplifying current practices
Royal Haskoning I have worked would further establish our
on a variety of projects to presence at the forefront of the
assess their effects on the sector, as well as saving money
environment. for our clients.”

My involvement ranges Managing clients’ financial
from project-managing concerns is vital in the current
teams undertaking complex climate, lizzie comments:
Environmental Assessments “There will always be
of Shoreline Management environmental legislation that
Plans, Environmental Impact organisations are required to
Assessments to diving in Dover comply with and will use our
Harbour to gather essential services for, however funding
information for a seahorse in both the private and public
habitat survey.” sectors has reduced and I
need to ensure my projects are
carefully managed to balance
the technical output required
against the client’s budget.”


bravo! brazil
RelaunCHeS SHiPBuilding
induStRy

“ Royal Haskoning adapted
one of their unique dock gate
“
designs to meet the particular
requirements of EAS’s new
drydock at Suape.
angelo alBeRto BelleliS, PReSidente,
eStaleiRo atlântiCo Sul


Construction of the Atlântico Sul shipyard in the industrial port of Suape, is

a milestone towards Brazil’s aim to re-establish a globally competitive ship-

building industry.

The 1.62 million m2 shipyard David Greenhalgh, Project piling solution to distribute the
is part of a R$1.4 billion Director, said: “The inverted ‘T’ weight of the drydock towards
(£500 million) government design floating dock gate we deeper, stronger subsoil.
investment. The largest used was initially developed for
shipyard in Brazil, its a 131m gate in Korea. Its gravity- Angelo Alberto Bellelis,
completion in May was stabilised design ensures Presidente, Estaleiro Atlântico
celebrated with the launch of its suitability for wide dock Sul, said: “Royal Haskoning
an impressive 274m Suezmax entrances and it is ideal for adapted one of their unique
oil-tanker. Capable of carrying shipyards with only one dock dock gate designs to meet the
one million barrels, the tanker gate, as the gate is reversible particular requirements of
is one of the vessels that will be and can be fully maintained EAS’s new drydock at Suape.
essential to ensuring the future while in service.” Their experience and expertise
development of Brazil’s oil has been much appreciated
producing industry, and is the Royal Haskoning was then and we are pleased to have
first major vessel to be built in commissioned by EPC, the had their contribution to the
Brazil for 13 years. consultants designing the dock successful completion of the
itself, to advise on the design drydock facility.”
Impetus for the development and construction of the 400m
was the discovery of the Tupi by 73m drydock underfloor Construction of the Atlântico
oil field off Rio de Janeiro, drainage system and flooding Sul shipyard was completed
thought to contain eight billion valve. within three years.
barrels of oil. The Atlântico Sul
shipyard is also ideally placed This specially constructed For a full account of this project
for building and launching ships shipbuilding area is 12m below go to: www.royalhaskoning.co.uk
to drill for oil around the Gulf of ground at seabed level. Once
Mexico and West African coast. construction of a vessel is David Greenhalgh
complete, the drydock is flooded d.greenhalgh@royalhaskoning.com
Royal Haskoning was to float the ship out to sea.
commissioned in 2007 by Estaleiro
Atlântico Sul to design the 75m One particular challenge was
main entrance gate for a new the soft clay ground which
drydock. This included both the needed strengthening so it
innovative concept and detailed could support extremely heavy
design, as well as procedures loads. Royal Haskoning assisted
for installing, maintaining and by developing an effective and
operating the gate. economical in-situ concrete Launch of the Suezmax tanker by
Brazil’s President Luiz inácio Lula da
Silva


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images: Spiny seahorse. Seahorses are a protected
species in the UK and this individual was
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