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“The project pioneered several strategies in the
conservation of fortifications, with other organisations
now taking inspiration from our work.”
Main parties
Main contractor: Pilbeam Construction
Architect: Pritchard Architecture Limited
Quantity surveyor: MEA
Structural engineers: HOP Consulting
Building services engineer: IWA
Visitor experience consultant: TVAC
Exhibition designer: Form Atlarge
Adventure playground designer: Cap.co
The specialist team behind the restoration also included
HOP Consulting, IWA M&E Consulting Engineers and
MEA, as well as many more, who together worked in
partnership to deliver the exciting project for operator
Wave Active, which runs the fort for owner Lewes
District Council.
The fort reopened to the public in February 2025 and has
been so popular, visitors are being advised to book in
advance on weekends and holidays.
Other key trades
Mark Kilshaw - In The City Builders Ltd – craftsman
bricklayers
Iron Designs – metalwork and railings
AGS One – grit blasting and cleaning
Desertpool – groundworks contractor
Eastbourne Electrical – electrical contractors
Kingsley Roofing – roofing contractors (Romney Hut)
Elphick Bros Plastering Ltd - heritage rendering and
plastering
Austins Cradles (Eastbourne) - scaffolding
Dan Marchant - joinery
Mittens Ltd - mechanical works
Duncan Kerr, chief executive at Wave Active, which
operates Newhaven Fort, said: "Newhaven Fort is an
important landmark in the community and we’re so
excited to see the specialist team from Pilbeam and other
contractors complete this important project.
“Together their work will safeguard this community asset
for local residents and attract visitors from Sussex and
beyond, helping us to boost jobs and awareness about
what Newhaven has to offer.”
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