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consulting engineers
Horseshoe Sluice Eel Tray Screens, Ipswich
KGAL has been commissioned by Jackson Civil Engineering on behalf of the Environment Agency to
design anti-predatory screens to be installed on the existing open eel pass tray on the downstream side
of one of the automatic vertical gates at Horseshoe Sluice, on the River Gipping in Ipswich, Suûolk.
The sluice forms part of the Ipswich Flood Defence Management Strategy, which plays
a crucial role in managing the tidal water levels and preventing ýooding in the area.
In 2010, the Environment Agency undertook a £185k maintenance project at
Horseshoe Sluice, in which KGAL was involved. This work incorporated removing
the ýood gates for repainting, and installing the eel pass to facilitate the migration
of eels to/from the Sargasso Sea for spawning.
Over the years, it has become apparent that the eel tray was being used as an easy
source of food for the cunning predatory birds, whereby they merrily feasted away
on the eels as they migrated up and down the open eel tray.
The protective screens will prevent the continued predation and also include hinged
lids to enable easy inspection and cleaning to be carried out to the trays as required.
Horseshoe Eel tray screen 1 & 2
Exposure
Join Us at HYDRO 2025 in Thessaloniki
We9re excited to announce our participation in HYDRO 2025, the premier international hydropower
conference and exhibition, taking place from 22324 October in Thessaloniki, Greece.
This key industry event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with friends, colleagues, and customers - both
old and new. We warmly invite all visitors to come and say hello at Stand 135, where our team will be on
hand to share updates, insights, and good conversation.
We9ll also be proudly joined by our parent company, Whessoe Sdn Bhd, making this a great chance to learn
more about our wider capabilities and collaborative expertise.
See you in Thessaloniki !
News in brief
Bermuda CAT 3
Further aüeld, KGAL provided a specialist stage 1 and 2 CAT 3 review of a bascule bridge for COWI on behalf of the Government of
Bermuda. The review encompassed the moving elements of the bridge, covering the mechanical, electrical power & controls and the
hydraulic operating systems.
Hydro Power | Water Control | Moving Bridges
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