Scaffolding framework to help support temporary fencing on a jetty in Emsworth. Total cost £650

Service we supplied: Temporary scaffold for fencing system.

Location: Emsworth sailing club, Bath Rd, Emsworth, PO10 7ES.

Customer requirements: We were approached by the Sailing club in Emsworth because they needed to create a secure perimeter on one of their jetties to prevent access. We discussed various options with the customer, and both agreed on a fencing system with a scaffold to create an anti-climb area. We quoted £650 with a 6-week rental included.

Issues that arose: The only issue we faced was our scaffolders needed to take care not to fall off the side of the jetty into the water when erecting this structure! Our team also wore protective gloves when handling the CI roofing sheets as these have very sharp edges.

What we did: Our team erected an A-frame structure that was 3.0 metres high; we then attached 8ft corrugated iron sheeting vertically to the frame, and the sheets hung over the jetty’s side; these were installed as an anti-climb precaution. This scaffolding framework created a secure barricade so trespassers could not get through.

What else was included?

• We installed 3x 8ft CI sheets in total, each with an overall width of 660mm.
• High visibility foam was installed on the tube that acted as rakers.
• 2x scaffold ladder gates were installed one above the other, so authorised people could still access the other end of this jetty. This could be locked by our customer, who used a chain and padlock,
• Wooden sole boards were used for the tube to sit on to protect the walkway.
• We installed 4 standards (upright tube) and 4 poles as support rakers.
• We used a total of 24 scaffolding tubes of various lengths to create this framework.

Rental period: This was a temporary solution to prevent access to the end of the jetty. We gave our customer a 6-week hire period.