Site 5 – Criterion jetty
0.48Ha
Intertidal – 18m depth
Slightly exposed – tidal stream up to 1m/s
Testing activities supported at this site
Material, Component & Subassembly testing
Dip Testing of devices
Support structures, moorings & foundations
Scientific instruments & monitoring equipment
Location
Criterion Jetty is located to the right of our Quay 1 site, and is the deepest of our quayside sites, extending out into the estuary.
Site Features at a Glance
- Intertidal – 18m depth
- 0.48ha area
- Slightly exposed – tidal stream up to 1m/s
- Vessel access only
- Seabed – mud / sandy mud
more Detailed information
- The Criterion Jetty site is the deepest of our Quayside sites, extending out into the estuary to a depth of 18m.
- The site covers an area of 4800m2 (110m x 60m) and surrounds a piled concrete jetty.
- There is no onshore access to the jetty, but the jetty piles can be used to attach test equipment.
- Compared to the other Quayside sites, the Criterion Jetty site has slightly higher exposure to tidal currents and waves (max peak spring flow 0.8m/s), as the site extends furthest into the channel.
- In September 2023, a Sofar Spotter wave buoy was deployed at the site, to collect and transmit wave, wind, sea surface temperature and barometric pressure data, all of which can be made available on request.
Criterion Jetty gallery
Criterion Jetty Site Outline
Criterion Jetty Bathymetry Map
Wave buoy at Criterion Jetty
Criterion Jetty in use
Criterion Jetty in use
Criterion Jetty in use
Wave buoy at Criterion Jetty
Our Quayside test sites
Our quayside test sites provide an easy access, low risk area to test marine energy equipment.
They allow you to effectively monitor and evaluate performance tests, easily adjust device parameters and retrieve equipment quickly – meaning you can repeatedly deploy at low cost and learn lessons quickly.
Want to discuss this test site?
If you have a marine energy project that you are looking to test at this site or any of our others, please get in touch.
With over a decade of experience in the marine renewables industry, our team can also provide support on a range of topics including project management, consenting and stakeholder engagement.
