Canterbury Pedestrian Footbridge

    • Marine, Public Sector
Client Requirements
A footbridge in Canterbury, maintained by East Sussex County Council, was rotting and had subsequently become unsafe for pedestrians.
The Solution
A new bridge deck was installed, using our GridEX® Solid Top range.
Project Delivery
The entire project was completed within a short timeframe, from initial enquiry, followed by a site visit through to project installation.
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Project Area
Great Stour River, East Sussex
Completion Time
2 – 3 weeks
Type
Pedestrian Footbridge Upgrade
Project Journey
Public pedestrian safety is of utmost importance to our client, East Sussex County Council, and a footbridge crossing the Great Stour River was deemed unsafe for public use. This bridge was previously a traditional steel super structure, timber sub-structure, with a timber deck. After having been installed for 15 years, the bridge deck had rotten through, posing a very dangerous crossing which was unusable for pedestrians. To improve safety, the bridge was closed to the public and a refurbishment was approved.Waux was initially contacted to survey the requirements for the Canterbury Footbridge and to suggest a simple system to ensure the safety of pedestrians crossing the river.

Due to the surrounding environment and exposure to water, Waux proposed the use of non-rot GridEX® Solid-Top Grating for maximum strength and stability. This type of grating is ideal for areas of public access as it functions the same as our usual GridEX® Grating, but the solid surface is suitable for all footwear types and prevents objects from falling through open mesh. Solid-Top Grating also has an anti-slip tested surface, which has results in excess of 78 PTV in wet conditions.Waux also supplied the GRP structural beams that run across the underside of the deck to support the structure, as well as all necessary fixings and adhesive. With product being accurately cut to size, manhandling was kept minimal on site, ensuring a smooth install process.

Thanks to the non-rot properties of GRP, this footbridge now has a design life of 50 years – far greater than if traditional steel or timber had been used in this damp environment. Members of the public can now confidently use the footbridge for years to come.

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