en.Wedoany.com Reported - VBA, a joint venture comprising VolkerStevin, Boskalis Westminster, and AtkinsRéalis, has been appointed by the UK Environment Agency to deliver the National Beach Management and Coastal Protection Framework across England.
Operating under the name VBA, the consortium will serve as one of the Environment Agency's delivery partners, with work arrangements running from now until May 2034, with an option to extend for two years. The framework is valued at an estimated £1.227 billion and aims to support the Environment Agency in addressing rising sea levels and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, thereby reducing flood risk and enhancing coastal resilience. Planned interventions include beach replenishment (adding sand or gravel to eroding beaches), sediment recycling, and ongoing maintenance of existing coastal defenses. These measures are designed to limit erosion and help protect homes, businesses, transport links, and other infrastructure in exposed coastal areas.
The Environment Agency framework is used to designate delivery partners and contractors for planned and emergency coastal works in various regions. This agreement makes VBA a designated supplier for projects developed by the Environment Agency and its partners under the beach management portfolio.
John Cox, Director of VBA, stated that the team is very proud to have been appointed as one of two contractors for the Environment Agency's Beach Management Framework. This award reflects the company's long and successful partnership with the Environment Agency, built on years of successful project and program delivery. He noted that coastal protection is an area where VBA has deep and proven expertise, and being trusted to continue this important work is a testament to the team's dedication and technical excellence. The team looks forward to supporting the Environment Agency and other risk management authorities in protecting communities, enhancing coastal resilience, and delivering high-quality beach management services in the years ahead.
Richard Whale, Water Market Director at AtkinsRéalis, said that AtkinsRéalis is delighted to partner with VolkerStevin and Boskalis Westminster on the Environment Agency's new Beach Management Framework. The VBA joint venture, established in 2013, has built a strong and successful relationship with the Environment Agency through the Water and Environment, and Marine and Coastal frameworks. The company is proud to continue this collaboration, supporting the delivery of the Beach Management Framework over the next eight years. Working with the Environment Agency through the Beach Management Framework enables the team to deliver resilient and sustainable coastal solutions that protect communities while improving the natural environment and driving long-term value.
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