Practical completion has been achieved on the National Trust’s new Sandbanks Jetty in Dorset’s Poole Harbour, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of an important piece of coastal infrastructure.
Serving as a key gateway to Brownsea Island, the jetty provides access for National Trust staff, operational deliveries and island services. Having served visitors since 1996, the infrastructure required replacement after a section of the jetty collapsed as a result of erosion to the sandy seabed in November 2024.
In addition to the jetty replacement, the project included the construction of a new visitor welcome building within the National Trust’s Sandbanks facility, helping to create a safer and more resilient base for day-to-day operations.
Following the closure of the original structure, the timber jetty was carefully dismantled and, where possible, materials were retained and repurposed. With reclaimed timber used for the vehicle bollard construction and the remaining timber transported to Brownsea Island for reuse in future projects.
The new jetty has been designed to meet the needs of National Trust users while incorporating the specialist considerations associated with a marine environment.
The completed jetty supports the National Trust’s operations on Brownsea Island while facilitating the future return of visitor ferry services from Sandbanks.
Stace was appointed to provide Project Management and Cost Consultancy services for the scheme, delivering specialist advice and project oversight throughout the project lifecycle. Delivering the project required careful coordination around tides, weather conditions and the complexities of maritime construction. Through close collaboration with the wider project team, the scheme successfully progressed to practical completion and is expected to welcome visitors again in 2027.
