400 new berths at Royal Quays thanks to Walcon

Royal Quays Marina has increased its capacity from 350 berths to a total of 400. That’s thanks to Walcon Marine which has been busily upgrading boatfolk’s marina in North Shields (North East England) – the works were announced earlier this year and were split into two phases. The first took place in the autumn of 2024, followed by the second in 2025.

A number of the existing piers were extended and a new one was installed. The work added capacity and replaced the marina’s lock pontoons. The works are part of a broader investment to accommodate increased demand as well as the capacity, to take vessels up to 50 metres in length, and enhance the marina’s appeal for both leisure and commercial users.

The first phase focussed on the extension of existing piers A to F, followed by the installation of the new Pier G. The second phase took place in the spring and involved the design, build and installation of a new, easier access pontoon. This required a bespoke solution, which serves both the marina’s boatyard and the hoist dock.

Walcon’s Ravenstein barge, complete with the piling rig, made the trip north to drive the additional piles. The barge is a recent addition to Walcon’s assets. The company says its modular construction makes it easy to transport by road and quick to both assemble in the necessary configuration on arrival and disassemble once a project is completed.

“From planning through to final snagging, the Walcon team were excellent: professional, proactive and quick to address challenges as they arose,” says Keeran Stephenson, marina manager. “They delivered a significant extension to the marina and boatyard, including new pontoons and driven piles, with regular site visits from the project manager to check progress, resolve issues, and ensure everything stayed on track. The end result has made a real operational difference to the marina, and their collaborative approach gave us confidence at every stage.”

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