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LANES ON BOARD WITH SEWER RELINING EXPERTISE FOR TRAM ROUTE
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anes Group has been commissioned to reline sewer pipes along the route of a tramline being constructed in Nottingham.
The company’s Reline Division
has already used its trenchless pipe rehabilitation expertise to line 800m of foul water sewer pipe.
Drainage infrastructure is being upgraded as part of the project to build the 17 km Nottingham Express Transit (NET) Phase 2 tram extension. Chris Norbury, Area Development Manager for Lanes Group’s East Midlands depot in Derby, said: “We’ve completed four separate reline projects. “So far, we’ve used a cure in place pipeline (CIPP) technique on pipes ranging in diameter from 225mm to 600mm.” Severn Trent has been overseeing the pipe rehabilitation work, which is being carried out in close consultation with the tram project contractors Taylor Woodrow Alstom. Lanes Group is also carrying out all drainage survey work along the NET Phase 2
routes, which run from the western suburbs of Chilwell and Clifton into Nottingham city centre.
Chris Norbury said: “This has been a major undertaking. The survey work has so far taken 18 months, surveying around 400m of pipe a day, and it’s not yet completed. “The pipes range from 100mm to 750mm in diameter plus some underground culverts big enough to drive a car along. “One of the biggest challenges has been
to avoid disrupting local householders. The tram lines are being laid through residential areas, so controlling noise and other potential nuisances has been of paramount importance. “The survey and rehabilitation
programme is designed to make sure utility services along the NET Phase 2 routes are in optimum condition before the tram service opens. “We have been very pleased to have been invited to work on such a prestigious and important infrastructure project. “As the UK’s largest independent specialist underground pipeline and utilities
service provider, Lanes Group has significant experience working on such large multi-partner programmes.”
NET’s extension, which is due to open at the end of 2014, will more than double the size of Nottingham’s tram network, providing a service to about 23 million passengers a year.
It will create 28 new tram stops and provide a quick, efficient and green commuter service for 20 of the 30 largest employers in the greater Nottingham area.
HEALTH CENTRE FIGHTS WAR ON GERMS WITH EASYCLEAN LST
clean. This is not only time consuming but also prevents the delivery of services as the room is out of action whilst the covers are removed.
After some research and
ThermaSkirt EasyClean LST from Discrete Heat is a hygienic and efficient alternative heating system that reduces spread of germs through its easily cleaned grill-free profile. Its natural anti-ligature design and absence of sharp edges and exposed pipes eliminate trip hazards, enhancing the safety of healthcare facilities.
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key area of concern is infection control and a great effort is made to eliminate any areas where infectious spores and germs breed. Traditional
radiators require covers to achieve low surface temperature health and safety standards, but these then become a dirt trap that entails a high level of maintenance to
recommendations from previous projects, both NHS and private, EasyClean LST was specified by project manager Andrew Philips from Ampersand Associates to be used as the heating method throughout the clinic. Being a radiant heated baseboard, EasyClean LST is connected onto a traditional plumbed system and provides an all round comfortable heat that is similar to that of underfloor heating without the disruption associated with underfloor heating. EasyClean LST’s flexibility and simplicity in design allows it to be applied to accommodate all room sizes and layouts while freeing up wall space unlike conventional radiators.
The grill-free profile blends seamlessly with the wall, eliminating any gaps or areas in which dirt and germs can accumulate and pose a health risk. This also significantly reduces maintenance time and costs as EasyClean can be wiped down when the floors are mopped rather than needing specialist equipment. EasyClean’s suitability
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for the healthcare sector is furthered with its natural anti-ligature design and absence of sharp edges and exposed pipes that can pose trip hazards.
Having been independently tested against conventional radiators, EasyClean LST has been proven to be more energy efficient due to the systems naturally low running temperatures allowing the entire heating system to operate more efficiently and reduce energy bills, and thus carbon footprint.
After being installed on time and in budget, the client has expressed their interest in using the product again on other NHS refurbishment projects. Graham Bell, head of capital projects for NHS Property Services concluded, “As part of the Queensway Health Clinic refurbishment we were very keen to ensure an energy efficient delivery of heat, whilst maintaining patient safety and to design out cleaning troubles, which are typically experienced with traditional radia- tors especially when they are fitted with an LST cover. Specifying ThermaSkirt has achieved all of the above”.
For further information call 0845 1238 367, email:
martin@discreteheat.co.uk or Visit
www.discreteheat.co.uk
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