SPORTS GROUND EQUIPMENT
The Water Works Predicament
Jacksons Fencing specified for one of the UK ’ s largest water utility companies , Water Treatment Works , Surrey
ompleted in 2022 , Jacksons
C Fencing was specified to install Securi-Mesh ® security panels and ball-stop fencing for Water Treatment Works in Surrey , for one of the UK ’ s largest water utility companies . Sewage Treatment Works are an important site for any water utility company focusing on the treatment and processing of local wastewater . Perimeter security and access control are essential at most water treatment works , however at this site , there were additional challenges .
THE SAFETY REQUIREMENT
The treatment facility shares a boundary with a recreation ground , therefore there is a high risk of objects such as stray footballs entering the site facilities . As a result , a practical solution compromising more than just boundary security fencing was needed . The solution would need to be beneficial and complement both the treatment plant and recreation ground users .
Additionally , the recreation ground is in close vicinity to a local community centre with an attached preschool , so ensuring all are safe and secure is paramount .
TWO SOLUTIONS , ONCE FENCE In order to create a safe , secure , and long-lasting boundary fencing solution for the water treatment works , more than 230 metres of Securi-Mesh ® security panels were installed around the perimeter , backing onto the treatment works itself . Two different heights were specified ; 3 and 5 metres , and these were installed to prevent the risk of vandalism and tampering with the high-security site . A break-in could result in a threat to public safety , so preventing this was a top priority .
Securi-Mesh ® fencing boasts an anti-climb design ; its small apertures between the mesh wires eliminate foot and hand holds , and it is also highly resistant to cutting with conventional hand tools . The tamper-proof bolts and clamp bars secure the overlapped mesh panels to posts , and this system further deters any form of criminal behaviour or entry by preventing the panels from being prised away from posts .
BIGGER , BETTER , SAFER To reduce the risk of balls and other airborne objects entering the recreation ground and landing on the water treatment facilities which include several wastewater bins , tanks , clarifies , and covers , Jacksons ’ Ball Stop Fencing was a key component in the boundary
Securi-Mesh ® fencing boasts an anti-climb design ; its small apertures between the mesh wires eliminate foot and hand holds , and it is also highly resistant to cutting with conventional hand tools .
solution . Sitting at 6 metres tall and strategically placed behind goal posts , the fencing blocks the airspace and rebounds items that are likely to hit in key areas . This form of fencing also reduces the temptation to attempt to trespass onto the site due to the sheer height of the fencing solution .
The first to feature a double lattice post design , the fencing is strong enough to allow the webbing or mesh to remain in place throughout the year .
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42 GroundskeepingJournal . co . uk | November 2022