Wrekin Products were approached by consultant Buro Happold to discuss the redevelopment of the Compton and Edrich Stands at Lords Cricket Ground, St John's Wood, London.
The redevelopment proposed, required two bespoke covers that could interact with pre-existing valves and hydrants below.
Both covers would need to satisfy Thames Water and Fire Brigade specifications.
One of the covers was required to have an infill finish but was also required to accommodate standard ductile iron hydrant and valve covers.
Our challenge was to provide a cover that was partly recessed to allow an infill but also to allow easy access to the valve and fire hydrant below by virtue of standard Ductile Iron Surface Boxes.
Following our initial site visit to discuss the requirements Wrekin designed a hybrid product combining a Galvanized mild steel recessed deep infill cover and frame and two standard Ductile Iron Surface Boxes within the body of the Steel cover.
This unique design kept the visible surface area of the cover to a minimum but also produced a product complying with Water Utility specifications and Fire Brigade specifications where a standard Wrekin Fire Hydrant cover provides swift / immediate access to the fire hydrant itself in the event of emergency.
