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Lusail Plaza Towers

Surespan was privileged to contribute to the Lusail Plaza Towers project, a monumental development poised to redefine the skyline of Lusail City, north of Doha, Qatar.

This ambitious project features four towering structures, with the front two towers soaring to 50 levels and the rear two reaching 70 levels, marking them as the tallest buildings in Qatar.

Encompassing a built-up area of approximately 600,000 m² and positioned around a central plaza, these towers are not just architectural feats but a testament to Qatar’s vision of a modern, sustainable city that blends social, cultural, and technological advancements.

In this context of innovation and luxury, Surespan supplied 16 SRHP/50/MW Roof Hatches crafted from Marine-Grade Aluminium and designed to meet the project’s exacting specifications. Each hatch measures 900 x 900mm and is equipped with non-combustible mineral wool insulation and a 300mm upstand, ensuring enhanced thermal performance and safety. We also used LO1, LO2, and LO4 locking mechanisms, providing secure access, an essential feature for such high-profile buildings.

A standout aspect of these hatches is their finish, featuring PVDF coating to Kynar ADS® II in RAL 9002 for both the interior and exterior, offering superior durability and resistance to the harsh environmental conditions of Qatar. The 50mm polyisocyanurate board, standard in these hatches, achieves an impressive thermal conductivity rate of 0.043 W/m²K, further underlining the project’s commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency.

Designed with a thermally broken lid and upstand, the hatches ensure minimal thermal transfer, enhancing the buildings’ overall energy performance. The gas spring-assisted opening mechanism allows for easy operation, opening to 85° for convenient access, while the double unbroken EPDM seal guarantees a weathertight seal, protecting against water ingress.

Surespan’s involvement in the Lusail Plaza Towers project highlights our ability to deliver bespoke access solutions that align with the ambitious goals of modern urban development. By supplying products that combine functionality, safety, and aesthetic appeal, we are proud to contribute to the creation of iconic structures that symbolise Qatar’s forward-thinking and luxury. This project exemplifies Surespan’s commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of access products, supporting the development of sustainable and technologically advanced urban spaces.

South Clyde Energy Centre

Surespan supplied a bespoke hydraulically operated double-leaf access cover package for the South Clyde Energy Centre, a major Energy-from-Waste facility under construction in Glasgow.

Centenario Ratones Lithium Plant

Project snapshot Project: Centenario Ratones Lithium Production Plant Location: Salar Centenario Ratones, Department of Los Andes, Salta Province, Argentina (3,800m above sea level) Client: Eramine Sudamérica S.A. (subsidiary of Eramet Group, France / Tsingshan, China) Delivery model: Direct supply, Ex Works. Client arranged logistics to Argentina. Scope: 2no. SRHE/50/DL electrically operated double-leaf roof access hatches (5000 x 5500mm structural opening), with electrical control boxes, battery back-up, key switch controls, painted finish, removable lifting eyes, spare actuators, and 5 days supervisory installation attendance. The project The Centenario Ratones plant is one of the most significant lithium projects in South America. Operated by Eramine Sudamérica S.A. — a joint venture between French mining group Eramet (50.1%) and Chinese steelmaker Tsingshan (49.9%) — the plant uses advanced Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology to produce 24,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium carbonate per year from brine pumped from beneath the salt flat. Representing an investment
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