ENGINEERING WORK AT THE TOWERS
Mowlem Marine, working out of their base at Northfleet Kent, have successfully completed the new access system to the G1 (South) Tower at Redsands.
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THE MAUNSELL SEA FORTS EXHIBITION AT WHITSTABLE - July 30th/31st 2005
The event was a success with many of the talks full with visitors crowding the walls to hear the speakers despite the wet weather. The Tea Gardens sold teas and cake to keep spirits high as the rain fell.
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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE ON SEA FORTS.
See details of artist Stephan Turner's residency on one of the Maunsell Sea Forts starting 31 July 2005. Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm, Sunday, 1 to 4pm. Whitstable Museum and Gallery Foyer. For further information about the residency see www.seaforts.org
Whitstable Visitor Information www.canterbury.gov.uk
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CONTRACTORS APPOINTED.
Project Redsand are pleased to announce the appointment of the main contractor, Mowlem Marine. During the coming years, Mowlem will be taking a leading role in the restoration of the Redsand Towers. Mowlem will be working in conjunction with our other partners Taylor Woodrow and the Royal Engineers. A number of other companies experienced in Heritage restoration projects will also be taking part. Details of these will be announced later.
Mowlem Marine and Taylor Woodrow
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THIS SUMMER AT REDSANDS.
Inspections and Surveys will continue at the Towers commencing in July. A detailed inspection of the G1 (South) Tower and Control Tower will be undertaken. An Arts Council sponsored event is due to take place in early August. More details of this will be published later.
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ISLE OF SHEPPEY GUESTS HAVE A DAY OUT WITH BAYBLAST.
Michael Dolan of Project Redsand (Isle of Sheppey) has organised a trip around the Redsand Fort and other Thames Estuary sites on Saturday, 23rd April leaving Neptune's Wharf, Herne Bay at 10:30 AM.
The trip is intended as a 'thank you' to the folk of Sheerness who have given their time without reward, to promote the Project in the Isle of Sheppey.
Members of the Project Redsand Team will join the guests and all of us here wish the party a wonderful day out.
Further information on the Bayblast tours.
