TransPak, Newport: 3.6 m security fencing installed in three days.

Scope of work

The scope of the project included the following key elements:

• Design: After an initial site meeting to go through the brief with the client, a design was developed to achieve the specification and objectives. A material list was drawn up, with essential specification details including galvanising to BS EN ISO1461:2009 and powder coating to EN13438:2005. Once the client approved the design, an order was placed and the works were scheduled.
• Installation: Before installation, a risk assessment was carried out and a RAMS (Risk Assessment Method Statement) was issued to the team and the client. The workforce were provided with the required PPE and briefed on the works, with all H&S hazards highlighted along the way.

Materials required

• 3.6 m high chain-link fencing
• Galvanised steel posts with cantilevered tops (sized for security and strength)
• Resin adhesive solution to fix posts to the existing slab (to maximise strength)
• Sliding gate components (track, gate frame, rollers)
• Digital locking system for the gate
• Two rows of barbed wire with tensioning accessories (arms, clips, etc.)
• Tension bars and bands
• Galvanised tie wires
• Bolts, nuts and washers

Challenges and solutions

• Terrain adjustments: The installation needed some modifications because of uneven ground, and the team adjusted the fence and gate structure to ensure stability across the perimeter.
• Integration with existing security systems: The digital locking device was integrated with the facility's existing security system, to coordinate physical and digital security measures.