Wynne Construction delivers new RNLI lifeboat station

It’s been all hands on deck for Wynne Construction, which has built the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) new lifeboat station in Cleethorpes.

The multi-million pound facility is scheduled to be in full operational use in the summer once boat trials are completed.

Situated opposite the former station, the new infrastructure already houses the B class Atlantic 85 boat, which is set to speed up the charity’s response rate and allow volunteers to offer assistance in a wider range of weather.

Wynne Construction project manager Mark Wilson and his team are pleased to have played a significant role in contributing to the RNLI’s mission of saving lives at sea through its 24-hour search and rescue services.

He said: “Working alongside the RNLI again has been brilliant, as it’s a client which has a clear vision of what it wants, making delivery much easier.

“With well-defined lines of communication, we were able to overcome a variety of challenges that arose throughout the development, further strengthening our positive working relationship.

“The site team had many hurdles to overcome, due to the location of the build, transporting materials and equipment over the beach and busy promenade took a lot of careful planning around the tide times.

“In addition, as the station is built upon a suspended concrete slab above the sands, we required a complex cantilevered temporary works structure in which the access scaffolding was supported, making for some tricky working conditions while offering some fantastic views over the Humber and Spurn Point.

The scheme marked the third project delivered by Wynne Construction on behalf of the RNLI with the Welsh firm having previously built a boathouse at Pwllheli and a lifeboat station in Llandudno.

Mark added: “Operating in Cleethorpes gave us the opportunity to develop some good connections with local subcontractors and suppliers, as well as employing a site manager, site engineer and a telehander operator from the local area, which was fantastic.”

Andy Burden, Lifeboat operations manager at Cleethorpes RNLI, said: “All of our volunteer team here at Cleethorpes have been watching our new station take shape eagerly, and are looking forward to moving in and making it operational.

“It’s an absolutely stunning building which will be an asset to the resort not just for its lifesaving purpose.”

The RNLI will be sharing regular progress updates on its Cleethorpes Facebook page: www.facebook.com/RNLICleethorpes

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