Tickhill and Slutwell footbridges
Having collaborated on previous projects, Doncaster Council Contracted Polydeck, the footbridge specialist, for help in replacing two very old and dilapidated rural footbridges.
The brief
Both footbridges, located in Doncasters Tickhill were becoming unsafe to use due to rotting and a slippery surface. Slutwell stream footbridge in particular, which is often covered in water from the rising stream, was in urgent need of replacement. That made a glass reinforced polyester (GRP) bridge the perfect replacement.
The challenge
Plura helped resolve the following issues with the use of our GRP footbridges.
Rotting wood
Due to the wet conditions of the footbridges, they were both prone to rot. GRP Solves this issue lasting over 75 years.
Matching rural aesthetics
Being in a rural environment, the bridges needed to blend in with the surroundings. Our GRP planks are designed to look like timber.
Slippery surfaces when water levels rise
Water on the bridge made the previous wood bridge unsafe. Our planks come with anti slip for safety.
Country side location
Our lightweight bridges are designed to arrive fully assembled or in components to build in rural areas.
The outcome
Designed to stand British Weather for over 75 years without rot, bowing, warping or cracking, it is a long term alternative to traditional timber footbridges. With lightweight components to install and low needed maintenance, it is the perfect bridge for remote countryside locations.
Advantages of GRP
GRP is a great replacement for timber bridges, with many benefits.
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100+
year lifespan
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Non slip
material
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Quick
installation
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