The first trial took place at a Redrow Homes development in Leighton Buzzard, where the Wrekin Highway cover was trialled with ClickLift on polyester resin bedding mortar. A second trial was subsequently undertaken at an Orchard Croft development in Diss to test the product combination in a different way, with sand and cement rather than polyester resin bedding mortar, on 32 Highway covers with ClickLift.
Adam Moody, contracts manager at NRI Civils who worked on the Redrow Homes development, said: “I was delighted with the ease and simplicity with which ClickLift™ can be installed on site. The time, cost and disruption saved by this innovative solution will prove to be a great advantage to our groundworks team on all of our projects from now on.”
Steve Allen, adoptions manager for the Orchard Croft development, said: “When we were approached to trial Wrekin’s new ClickLift™ product we were incredibly optimistic, and we haven’t been disappointed. The overall product has proved so beneficial to overall timescales and there are so many benefits – such as only requiring one operative, no working in confined spaces and the benefits for homeowners as well.”
ClickLift is available with four fixed incremental depths – 30/40/50/60mm – for two clear openings – 600/675mm.
Dave said: “It’s understandable that housebuilders are looking for quick but effective solutions to the raising of manhole covers as, when they are lifted, people have already moved into their new homes. It’s important to negate the need for road closures and minimise noise pollution in order to avoid potential complaints. By receiving this approval, we’re able to offer that immediate reassurance that ClickLift™ is recognised by Anglian Water and offers the answer to problems that have, historically, been recurring ones for developers.
"We understand the problems that housebuilders and groundworkers face daily and creatively solving these issues is what Wrekin does best. We’re already in conversations with a number of other water authorities with regards to adding ClickLift™ to their list of approved products and are looking forward to continuing to support those working on housing developments across the country."