In summary
- A bespoke two-headed, pole-mounted radar bracket was designed and fabricated to position sensors at the correct height and distance
- Works included foundations, ducting, concrete access stairs, hand-railing, and fencing
- The access design was upgraded from timber to concrete to improve resilience against high water levels
Project in numbers
7m of ducting installed between the radar pole and control kiosk
100mm diameter ducting used for underground cabling
The need
The client required a robust monitoring solution to measure water height levels accurately at a gauging station in the Midlands. The system needed to allow for safe access and long-term resilience, with the ability to withstand fluctuating water levels.
Planning approval also required accurate topographic data and design information.
The solution
We carried out a topographic survey and supplied additional measurements to support the client’s planning application. Once approved, the radar bracket and supporting infrastructure were developed and fabricated off-site.
On-site works began with a utilities search before excavation and foundation construction.
A seven-metre channel was cut for 100mm diameter ducting to connect the radar pole to the control kiosk. Concrete stairs, tube clamp hand-railing and fencing were installed to create a safe access route, replacing the original timber design to provide greater durability against high water.
The bespoke pole, arm and bracket were then installed alongside the embankment wall, with the design allowing the pole to be lowered safely for maintenance.
Finally, cabling was connected into the control kiosk with above-ground protection.
Environmentally conscious processes were used throughout, including battery-powered tools and solar-powered welfare facilities.
The benefits
- Provides accurate and reliable water level monitoring
- Ensures long-term durability with a resilient access design
- Reduces future maintenance risks through a safe-to-lower pole system
- Supports sustainability goals with low-impact construction methods
