Wallasea Island RSPB nature reserve conveyor system
Project
Case Study
Wallasea Island Project — an RSPB nature reserve conveyor system delivered by QPI to support the sustainable movement of excavated material across the site.
RSPB
Client
Wallasea, UK
Project location
800m
Conveyor system supplied
10,000 tonnes
Peak material unloading over 24 hours
Project Overview
Wallasea Island Project RSPB
QPI designed and supplied an 800m conveyor system at Wallasea Island, complete with belting, to transport excavated material within the site as part of one of Europe’s largest new wetland nature reserve projects.
The conveyor system stretches from the newly constructed jetty to a holding point for the excavated material, from which the material is distributed around the site by truck. QPI supplied all conveyor rollers, drums, conveyor belt, vulcanising, structure and covers for the system.
The jetty can accommodate two 90 metre, 2,500 tonne ships simultaneously. At peak times, two unloading machines per pontoon are capable of servicing four ships and unloading up to 10,000 tonnes of material over a 24-hour period.
Excavated material sustainably transported from London is unloaded directly from the ship onto the conveyor system. To accommodate tidal movements of up to six metres, the conveyor includes a flexible section on the pontoon connecting to a fixed shore section.
The RSPB nature reserve will provide one of the largest new wetland habitats in Europe, creating an environment tailored for fish, reptiles, insects, mammals and birds, while also acting as a tourist attraction and recreational resource for local people.
Scope of Work
Complete Conveyor Supply
- 800m conveyor system
- Conveyor belt supply
- Rollers, drums and structure
- Vulcanising and conveyor covers
Engineering Factors
Tidal Movement Design
- Up to six metres of tidal movement
- Flexible pontoon conveyor section
- Fixed shore conveyor section
- Ship-to-shore material transfer
Equipment
Components Supplied by QPI
- Conveyor rollers
- Conveyor drums
- Conveyor belt
- Structure and covers
Delivery
Jetty to Holding Point
- Conveyor from new jetty
- Material transfer to holding point
- Truck distribution around site
- Support for excavated material handling
Performance Requirement
High-Volume Unloading
- Two 90m ships accommodated simultaneously
- 2,500 tonne ship capacity
- Up to four ships serviced at peak times
- Up to 10,000 tonnes unloaded in 24 hours
Environmental Outcome
Wetland Habitat Creation
- Supports RSPB nature reserve development
- Material sustainably transported from London
- Habitat designed for birds, fish and wildlife
- Tourism and recreation value for local people
Industry Relationships
Supporting Leading UK Industrial Operations
QPI continues to support a wide range of established operators across quarrying, aggregates, recycling, industrial processing and heavy material handling sectors. These organisations represent valued client relationships developed through ongoing operational support, engineering supply and long-term conveyor system partnership.
QPI continues to support industrial operators nationwide through conveyor systems, belting, maintenance and material handling engineering support. If you're interested in working with QPI, contact our team today.