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This paper describes a major environmental enhancement project to remove builders' rubble from the internationally important but sensitive waters of Lang-stone Harbour in Havant, Hampshire. The civil engineering work was carried out at no cost to the borough council in an innovate partnership scheme whereby the contractor retained income from the sale of the recycled aggregate which resulted from the work. The problems encountered in carrying out such a project are described, together with the unexpected opportunities. The success of the project was a direct result of the teamwork approach to management which involved a significant number of non-contractual but carefully chosen parties within the management team, working together with a single overall aim but each willing to consider views of the rest. The future of the site as a local nature reserve and recipient of subsequent European Community ‘Life’ funding is also considered.