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  • ML2026027 - Translink Portstewart Sea Defence

    Topics:
    • Marine, 
    • Marine licensing and permits

    Date published: 2 June 2026

    Last updated: 2 June 2026

    The proposed works comprise repairs and enhancement to existing sea defences along
    the southern bank of the River Bann, adjacent to the Coleraine–Derry railway line. The
    scheme involves construction of approximately 175 m of double-interlocking rip-rap rock
    armour revetment, installed over the existing embankment slope and tied into existing
    defences at both ends.

    Reference: ML2026027
    Project Type: Construction
    Location: Coleraine
    Coordinates: 55.155814, -6.7166564
    55.155495, -6.7168495
    55.154864, -6.7131963
    55.154649, -6.7133841
    Project Description: The works at Translink Sea Defences – Section 14C2 comprise the repair and strengthening of existing coastal railway defences along the south bank of the River Bann, approximately 4.3 km northwest of Coleraine, at Irish Grid Reference C 84383 33533. The project involves installing approximately 175 m of new double-interlocking primary rock armour over the existing revetment slope, including re-grading of the embankment, removal of failed defences, localised vegetation clearance, and placement of toe and face rock armour to protect the Coleraine–Derry railway line.
    Applicant: Translink
    Status: Under Consideration
    Date Issued: 
    Licence Start Date: 
    Licence End Date: 

    Documents

    • Site MapAdobe PDF (354.04 KB)
    • Cover LetterAdobe PDF (362.42 KB)
    • Marine Licence Application FormAdobe PDF (309.79 KB)
    • Method StatementAdobe PDF (9.8 MB)
    • Geoenvironmental Desk StudyAdobe PDF (3.44 MB)
    • Flood Risk AssessmentAdobe PDF (4.51 MB)
    • Supporting StatementAdobe PDF (5.66 MB)
    • General Arrangement Detailed DesignAdobe PDF (2.89 MB)
    • Location and Access Plan Detailed DesignAdobe PDF (1.47 MB)
    • Typical Cross Section 1Adobe PDF (958.61 KB)
    • Typical Cross Section 2Adobe PDF (977.29 KB)
    • CEMPAdobe PDF (5.96 MB)
    • HRAAdobe PDF (29.25 MB)

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