Technocover undertook design, manufacture and installation of the high security access equipment. The company offers a concept-to-commission 'Total Service' approach to water security projects, focused on delivering best value solutions from its LPCB approved range or bespoke service. This includes site survey, security consultation, in-house design and manufacture, system installation, life-time maintenance of products, and, in the case of Wessex' impounding reservoirs, acting as principal contractor. Integral to the site solution was a pontoon, transporting materials and providing an 8m square work platform around the water-locked towers. As well as supporting up to eight operatives at any one time, it needed to carry a mechanical lifter with 350kg lift capacity for moving components into position. Using proprietary grid modules, Technocover designed a floating platform for a 1-tonne maximum load capacity over 4m square and a half tonne point load within the same footprint. It was 90% preassembled bank side and used to transport tools, product components and lifting equipment to the towers accompanied by a safety boat. The final platform section was then added as the pontoon was fixed into position ready for work.
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