Acoustic Fencing Installation
Rotala passenger transport are one of the largest bus operators in the UK with over 700 vehicles and more than 1900 staff.
Rotala cater for more than 50,000,000 passengers each year.
We were approached by Rotala Managing Director Bob Baker in July 2021 about a project they have ongoing to increase their fleet of electric vehicles. Part of the project was to create more vehicle storage on a new development within their site. The site was located next to a housing estate therefore noise pollution would be a problem.
As part of the large holding area where the vehicles are parked and stored, planning consent to install a 4m high acoustic fence; made from recycled plastic had to be met.
We offer two types of recycled plastic acoustic fencing, our most popular system is the reflective acoustic system which is most suited to this environment. Secondly, we offer our absorptive acoustic system which is also popular on highway projects.
The difference between the two is that the reflective acoustic system simply reflects the noise back in the same direction is comes from meaning any noise from the bus area would stay in that area without affecting the housing site.
The absorptive acoustic system does what is says, it absorbs the noise into the acoustic panels ensuring very little noise escapes the area.
We were entered into a competitive tender process which involved local and national fencing contractors to price this large project which was part of a government initiative to convert our large fleet of fuel buses to electric.
We undertook the full design of the new acoustic system which meant that wind loading calculations had to be carried out by our engineers. The wind calculations are determined on the site postcode where the size of the concrete foundations and post type and size would be determined.
Once the calculations were in place, the design and manufacture of the posts would begin. We carried out the full installation which involved excavating and pouring large 1m cube concrete pad foundations for the large RSJ posts to fix to.
Once the RSJ acoustic posts were in position then the acoustic panels could be fixed into place.
The steel RSJ posts were hot dipped galvanised to ensure that the steel would withstand severe weather conditions and last many years maintenance free.
The recycled plastic acoustic panels come complete in a standard range of colours, Rotala opted for the standard green RAL 6005.
To gain access to the bus storage area We were asked to design, manufacture and install a 3m high security fence and a pedestrian gate with a security swipe card entry system. We have many systems to offer however our 358 high security anti climb fence would be the best system for this application. The 358 fence was galvanised and powder coated green to match the acoustic fence. The gate was fitted with a self-closer to ensure the gate safely closes after each person exits through it.
As part of the project brief, the programme of works stated that the fence had to be designed, manufactured and installed within 12 weeks.
Our project team worked with Rotala and agreed that the design would take 2 weeks, manufacture 6 weeks and install 4 weeks. The programme was very tight but we were thrilled to have hand over the project on time.
We have built their business based on a repeat client basis and this is no exception. Both Rotala and We will look forward to working on future projects together throughout the UK.
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