Queens Square

Surespan was privileged to participate in the revitalisation of Queens Square, situated at the heart of Crawley, United Kingdom. This endeavour, initiated in 1960, recently underwent a comprehensive redevelopment, signifying a blend of modernity and functionality within the town's central zone.

The project, marked by a £3.2 million investment, aimed to enrich the urban landscape, introducing a state-of-the-art fountain display as its centrepiece.

In alignment with our commitment to providing innovative access solutions, Surespan supplied multiple access hatches, prominently featuring the HIAC Recessed Floor Hatch. This tailor-made solution was designed to seamlessly integrate with the square’s architecture, ensuring unobtrusive access to the maintenance rooms below.

The HIAC hatch, measuring 1000 x 3500 mm with an 80mm depth, is equipped with hydraulic cylinders and a hand pump, facilitating ease of operation. It is engineered to withstand a 65kN slow-moving wheel load, aligning with FACTA Class C standards. The operation of this hatch is enhanced by an electrically driven single power pack, complemented by a hydraulic mini-pack which can be situated either remotely or locally, ensuring flexibility in installation. Control is simplified through an electrical panel, with the inclusion of a remote control for operational efficiency.

Safety remains paramount, as evidenced by the installation of a retractable safety grid on three open sides, providing security while maintaining manual operability.

The Queens Square redevelopment featured an impressive 50-jet fountain, a collaborative effort between Fountains Direct and Blakedown Landscapes, under the visionary design of Landscape Architects Burns & Nice. Surespan’s HIAC Recessed Floor Hatches are strategically positioned above the maintenance rooms, offering essential access for the upkeep of this water feature.

Through innovative design and engineering, Surespan continues to support projects that enrich community spaces, fostering environments where people can connect and engage with their surroundings.

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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