Aust Jetty
Design intent
A sustainable installation delivered to withstand
adverse weather conditions, whilst addressing safety compliance for operatives working at height
Design
Going beyond compliance to ensure low-maintenance and resilient solution.
Design reality
Ease of installation by using modular construction
principles to address hard to access terrain.
Access
This Jetty gives access to a National Grid pylon. The distance between this pylon and the next across the River Severn, makes it the largest cable span in the UK. This location creates an added dimension, as the salty environment and aggressive weather conditions demand a resilient solution.
The service access to this site, had fallen into disrepair, and KITE Projects was commissioned to create a solution which required that resilience and sustainability work hand-in-hand. Product and finish specification, alongside installation methods were implemented to achieve longevity.
The KITE Projects solution involved collaborative engineering - where we had to liaise with the main contractor and client to establish the specification for coatings and loadings to satisfy the requirements of National Grid.
The key objectives were:
To make the world a safer place for the maintenance staff accessing the pylon for inspection and maintenance purposes, in an environment open to the elements
To create the level of resilience required, the tubular posts and the rails had to be galvanised and have appropriate thickness to give the load capacity required
As added complexity, to collect enough galvanising to exceed 100mic thickness; S355 grade tube was required, with shotblasting to SA2.5 prior to galvanising
Fixing methods were also considered in the context of corrosion and loading requirements
The whole package was supplied with certification for the processes required to give certainty to the client
Aust Jetty, is another example where KITE Projects has contributed to a sustainable solution in the energy market to keep the lights on and the network moving – supporting the UK’s digital network.
