ML2026027 - Translink Portstewart Sea Defence
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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: Live
Date Issued: 03/09/2026
Licence Start Date: 03/09/2026
Licence End Date: 02/09/2027
Documents
- Site Map
- Cover Letter
- Marine Licence Application Form
- Method Statement
- Geoenvironmental Desk Study
- Flood Risk Assessment
- Supporting Statement
- General Arrangement Detailed Design
- Location and Access Plan Detailed Design
- Typical Cross Section 1
- Typical Cross Section 2
- CEMP
- HRA
- Marine Construction Licence - Translink Portstewart Sea Defences - ML2026027