Wales Powerline Tower Replacement, U.K.

MegaDeck^® HD+ Composite Mats Keep Reinstatement Costs to Minimum After a Powerline Tower Replacement Project

When access was needed through a farmer’s field to replace a powerline tower, a utility access company in Wales, U.K. chose MegaDeck HD+ for its temporary roadway solution. The safety of the crew and equipment over extremely soft ground conditions and keeping reinstatement costs to a minimum were among top priorities for the project.

To access the powerline tower, the setup crew of four installed 250 linear meters of MegaDeck HD+, which were interconnected to form a temporary road with turning pads at each end. A liner was placed under the mats to allow for additional mud suppression over the soft ground as well as extra drainage in anticipation of wet, rainy days. MegaDeck HD+ composite mats allowed utility crews to safely cross the farm field with no damage to the ground, keeping reinstatement costs to a minimum.

Customer Challenges:

• Safe accessway for crew, heavy machinery, and equipment over extremely soft ground conditions with standing water
• A temporary road that had a flexible layout to allow for turning/passing lanes
• Reinstatement cost concerns

Signature Systems Solution

MegaDeck HD mats provided:

• MegaDeck HD+ provided a safe temporary roadway capable of safely supporting crews, equipment, and heavy machinery over extremely soft ground with standing water.
  • Secure connection system provides a non-shifting surface.
  • Overlapping flanges, and a sealed design prevent water and mud saturation.
  • A hollow ribbed interior provides superior performance and strength over soft ground.
  • A propriety blend of HDPE makes mats semi-buoyant over wet, soggy ground conditions.

• MegaDeck HD+ provided a flexible layout with turning/passing lanes.
  
  • Dual-sided design allows for ease of installation and multiple configurations.

  • Mats lock together preventing hopping, shifting, and sliding under turning equipment.

• MegaDeck HD+ minimized clean-up costs.
  
  • Made from HDPE, a non-toxic material that protects vegetation and controls soil compaction, reducing the time needed for site remediation.
  • Composite mats won’t splinter or crack under intense pressure, leaving behind bits of debris that will pollute sensitive environments.

For questions about MegaDeck HD+ construction mats, contact us.