making waves at rossall coastal
defence ecology park
Three bridges with unique ‘wave’ The three bridges were manufactured
style parapets were installed by by CTS at their factory in Huddersfield
CTS Bridges Ltd in the Mythic Coast prior to being delivered and installed
inspired Ecology Park as part of the on site in time for the opening of the
Rossall Coastal Protection Scheme. Coastal Flood Defence scheme carried
out by Balfour Beatty for Wyre Council
Artist Stephen Broadbent of
in partnership with the Environment
Broadbent Studios was responsible
Agency.
for the design of the ecology park
the three bridges.
and his concept for the bridges
CTS Bridges Ltd specialise in the
required the parapets to have a wave Twelve spindles formed one wave design, manufacture and installation
effect made from hardwood spindles. effect and each of the Ekki hardwood of footbridges in timber, steel or FRP.
CTS worked with Balfour Beatty and
Broadbent Studios to develop the
design into a buildable solution for
spindles were cut to shape from
a larger timber section to achieve
the exact shape required. Once cut
they were numbered prior to being
methodically fitted by CTS’s joiners.
The Ekki hardwood deck
has Hi-Grip Excel non-slip
inserts to provide a slip
resistant surface on the
multi use bridges.
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