Thomas Brassey Award

The Rother Tidal Walls scheme in Kent was awarded a Highly Commended Thomas Brassey Award in the Water and Environment project category and runner up in the regeneration project category within the 2008 ICE awards for the South East Region. 

The scheme which was carried out in two phases running concurrently, involved earthwork improvements to existing soft defences along the bank of the River Rother and reconstruction of fish market Quay and boat moorings. 

Simmons Quay is now fully open and operational for the 61 fishermen based there and was named in recognition of the work that Ronnie Simmons, the local fisherman’s representative, did to ensure the success of the project.

Around 20 boats work out of the fish quay in Rye, landing the famous Rye scallop, sole, cod and plaice. The work has greatly improved the fishermen’s facilities.