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Fast Installation is Key for M27 Drainage Solution by Polypipe Civils
Polypipe Civils supplied its Ridgidrain and Ridgidrain Plus drainage products for the widening of the M27 motorway between junctions 3-4 and 10-11 near Portsmouth.
Concrete pipe was originally specified in diameters up to 600mm, however Polypipe Civils were able to break the specification as its products could be installed quicker – an important factor given that the installation of the drainage system took place on a live highway.
Polypipe Civils supplied the drainage system using a range of diameters from 150-600mm. Ridgidrain Plus, which includes an integral socket for faster installation was used on the busiest sections of motorway to speed up the installation process and achieve the demanding construction programme.
The £78 million road improvement scheme is being carried out by Costain on behalf of the Highways Agency. Polypipe Civils was awarded the contract to supply the drainage system following a number of successful road projects with Costain, its ability to re-engineer the specification, and distribution network which ensured continued deliveries direct to site.
With a lightweight, yet robust construction, the Ridgidrain and Ridgidrain Plus products were easy for Costain’s on-site to handle and install. As each pipe length is light enough to carry, the requirement for heavy plant was minimised which offered a further benefit to Costain given the close proximity of the trench to the live carriageway.
Costain’s Construction Manager for the M27 Project, Craig Reade was very pleased with the installation of the Ridgidrain and Ridgidrain Plus drainage system. “Using Polypipe Civils’ products enabled us to achieve the demanding construction programme targets on this project as the pipe was easy to handle and install. Having completed several successful projects together we were confident that Polypipe Civils could deliver on this challenging scheme. Polypipe Civils’ ability to re-engineer the specification on the M27 project is a great example of the capabilities and performance of their products, service and technical knowledge.”