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Quilty Shore Protection Works

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QUILTY SHORE
PROTECTION WORKS,
Co. Clare.

This work was carried out to stabilise Boulder Clay Cliffs, which
were being eroded by Atlantic storms at Quilty, Co. Clare. A
number of dwellings had ended up within metres of the cliff
edge.

The project consisted of soil nailing the cliff and provision of a
gunite facing, as well as ancillary works such as fencing,
extension of drainage, water outfalls etc.

A 20,000t rock armour revetment was created along the high
water mark to further protect the shore.

The only plant access to the site was across a beach at low
water and created a considerable logistical challenge.
Client Clare County Council,
New Road,
Ennis,
Co. Clare.
Consulting Engineers Malachy Walsh & Partners,
21 Denny Street,
Tralee,
Co. Kerry.
Hydraulic Modelling Sub
Consultant
Posford Duvivier,
Rightwell Houes
Bretton,
Peterborough
U.K.
Value €1.2m
Programme 12 weeks
Date of Completion February, 2000.

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