The Langport River Project - LOT 1 - Riverside Pontoons

The Langport River Project

LOT 1 - Riverside Pontoons - Specification for Tender

Background Information

At Langport, the River Parrett is in its 'mature stage', meandering through a flat wetland landscape - the Somerset Levels. Shortly before reaching Langport it is joined by its tributaries, the Rivers Yeo and Isle, together drain an area of over 750 km sq.

The river, at Langport, is considered to be non-tidal but opinions on this vary. Nonetheless, the river experiences significant rise and fall some of which are generated through local flood management and others through the volume of rainfall upstream. The area can experience variation of water levels at any time of the year.

The Product and Materials:

6m x 2m pontoon, recycled plastic with hand rails to the shore edge, toe rails to the front and sides, a drop down emergency ladder, security anchor, 6m x 1.5m gangway and either a pile mooring or a stiff arm mooring - Cocklemoor Point B (ST 41922 26577) and Blackbridge car park Point H (ST 42456 26303).

3m x 2m pontoon, recycled plastic with hand rails to the shore edge, toe rails to the front and sides, a drop down emergency ladder, security anchor, 6m x 1.5m gangway and either a pile mooring or stiff arm mooring for Cocklemoor Point C (ST 41570 26619) and Muchelney Point J (ST 42496 24837).

Mooring Piles

The mooring piles will be driven into the riverbed using a petrol vibrating post driver access by a small scaffold tower.

Summary:

You should note that this project is subject to a successful outcome to a Rural Development Growth Fund Grant application.

All items to be supplied, delivered and installed to Langport, Somerset TA10 - full details to be provided with order.

All quotations must be addressed to:

Langport Town Council Town Hall Bow Street Langport Somerset TA10 9PR

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