PORTS of Jersey is seeking to progress plans for stabilisation work and “major structural repairs” to Gorey Pier.
The update comes not long after Ports submitted an application to enable “intrusive” structural investigations into the condition of the pier.
The pier’s landing stage has been closed since 2023, following extensive inspections, surveys and tests undertaken after Royal Engineers raised safety concerns in 2022.
Ports has previously cited “significant” structural deterioration, which has also been found in the former terminal building at the end of the pier.
In a recent update sent to harbour users, public service obligations manager Ande Vibert said: “Subject to planning permission, we intend to start site mobilisation on Tuesday 27 May 2025.
“The work involves opening a series of trial pits and bore holes on the pier arm, pier head and base of the wall on the harbour side.”
He explained that the work was expected to take between four and six weeks to complete.
“The challenges of working in a tidal zone mean we need to schedule digs at low tide to reduce the risk of sea water filling the holes through the pier. A pump may be needed to pump water through a filter basket into the harbour,” Mr Vibert continued.
He added: “During the work, samples will be taken, and plate load tests will be carried out to determine the bearing capacity of the material in the pier.
“The material removed will be back-filled in reverse order of excavation, and each site repaired as discreetly as possible.”
Mr Vibert also noted that there would be “intermittent” restrictions for vehicle and public access as well as parking, but that Ports would “try to minimise disruption” and provide updates.
Subject to the site investigation works going ahead, Ports hopes to complete designs for stabilisation work in July and submit a planning application for “major structural repairs”.
