Paul Hargreaves, head of discipline, surface water management (UK & Europe) at Jacobs Engineering, said: “Working with Wrekin on this project has been seamless and we have been impressed with the level on ingenuity shown. In particular, the opening mechanism has been very well received. When unlocked, the cover rises with little effort on a spring-loaded strut, before pivoting and spinning clear of the opening. What’s more, the design has multiple benefits including one-person operation. It is also theft-proof due to the locking mechanism and the ornate stonework will not be damaged during operation.”
The amphitheatre was officially opened in October by Councillor Jeff Trail, chair of Devon County Council. Other project partners included the Environment Agency, East Devon District Council and Sidmouth Town Council.
Some of our previous eye-catching manhole cover designs include a tribute to The Beatles, commissioned by Thames Water and placed next to the world-famous zebra crossing on Abbey Road, as well as a striking rainbow design dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community, installed in Reading, Swindon and central London.
Images © Jacobs , client Devon County Council