We are proud to have supported our valued client BAM on the Easter Route for Network Rail, providing safe and efficient access to two key bridge structures on the East Suffolk Line over the River Alde and River Deben.
As part of this vital route, these structures play a crucial role in facilitating the transport of materials to and from the Sizewell C Power Station project one of the UK’s largest and most important energy developments.
To support strengthening works being undertaken by specialist contractors, our team designed and delivered suspended access scaffolds across four spans at the River Deben and two spans at the River Alde. These bespoke access solutions enabled safe working environments in challenging conditions, while maintaining compliance with both Network Rail operational requirements and environmental constraints.
Each scaffold deck was constructed using 38mm thick GRP grating, specifically chosen to allow water to flow freely through the platforms in the event of flooding - a key design feature to mitigate environmental risk and comply with the Flood Risk Activity Permit (FRAP) issued by the Environment Agency.
Working closely with all stakeholders, the project was delivered with full consideration of the surrounding waterways and habitats. Despite the logistical challenges, the scheme was successfully delivered ahead of programme, demonstrating excellent collaboration, planning, and execution from everyone involved.
We are now in the process of dismantling both scaffold structures, ahead of the Week 34 possession, when all materials will be safely removed via RRV.
A huge thank you to PSD for their expert scaffold design and to our dedicated site teams for their hard work, professionalism, and commitment to delivering another project safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.