Project Overview
FPS Pontoon Hire supported preservation works at Newlay Bridge in Leeds, a Grade II listed structure, by providing temporary access beneath the bridge for repainting and protective treatment.
The project also required measures to help control debris and contaminated water generated during surface preparation over the watercourse.
The Challenge
The contractors needed a stable platform beneath the bridge while working on a live waterway and historic structure. The access arrangement also needed to support environmental controls during cleaning and coating activities.
The FPS Solution
FPS installed a bespoke double-layer modular pontoon platform beneath the bridge.
The system included:
- A double-layer working platform with a sump point.
- Sheeting around the platform perimeter to help contain debris and runoff.
- Collection of water generated during steam cleaning.
- Pumping of collected water to the bank for controlled handling and disposal.
The arrangement allowed the painting contractor to work close to the underside of the bridge while providing a practical method of managing debris and wastewater from the works.
For similar projects, see our Bridge Painting Pontoon Access service.
Ongoing Site Support
FPS also provided a dedicated safety boat and a pontoon operative. As the works progressed, the floating platform could be reconfigured to suit different areas of the bridge.
Related services include Safety Boat Hire and Floating Work Platforms.
The Outcome
The modular access system supported the bridge-painting programme while helping the contractor manage access, debris and wastewater over the watercourse.
Planning another project in the area? See our pontoon hire in Leeds page for local coverage and enquiry information.
Environmental Controls for Bridge Painting
Surface preparation and painting over water can release paint, grit and wash water. A double-layer platform with a sump, perimeter sheeting and pumping to the bank lets contaminated water be collected and removed rather than entering the river.
For listed structures, the painting contractor and asset owner are responsible for any consents; the access arrangement is planned to avoid fixing into the historic fabric.
Related Services
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- Floating Pontoon Access for Bridge Painting Works
- Floating Pontoon Access for Bridge Maintenance
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Need Pontoon Access for Bridge Painting?
Tell us the bridge location, proposed preparation or coating works, required working area and waterway constraints and our team can review a suitable temporary floating access solution.
Call 01253 921 352 or contact FPS Pontoon Hire to request a quotation.
