Long Rake spar were overjoyed to be involved in the recent Promenade Surfacing works carried out in Rhyl as part of the ‘West Rhyl Coastal Defence’ project.

The project was planned to provide protection from flooding to more than 2,700 coastal properties, help to lift the local economy and also attract visitors to the town. It involved the installation of 3,000m2 of a variety of resin bonded aggregates supplied by Long Rake Spar.

In 2015 Dawnus Construction and Denbighshire County Council contacted specialist Resin flooring contractor Coatech to provide an attractive and long-lasting surface for the new promenade in keeping with the seaside environment.

A Resin Bonded Surface dressing was put forward as an idea, and Coatech approached Long Rake Spar for the supply of quality, natural aggregates in a varied range of colours for the pathways and cycle paths along the promenade.

Coatech got in touch with Constructing Excellence in Wales for help with the project, taking part in their ‘Enabling Zero Waste’ initiative. The aim was to work towards accomplishing ‘Zero Waste to landfill’ on the project. Part of this involved finding an outlet for all waste aggregate used on the project, and overall around 8 tonnes of aggregates were reused and diverted from landfill. One of the recipients of the waste was a local community group who used the donated aggregates within the landscaping of a ‘community garden’ they were creating.

The project was very complex and required outstanding liaison with several residential and commercial stakeholders and the effective management of public interface along the busy promenade.

The decorative, slip-resistant surface perfectly complements the surrounding environment and creates a safe surface for all promenade users.

To find out more about Long Rake Spar and their products, visit their website at: https://www.longrakespar.co.uk/

To find out more about Coatech, visit their website at: https://coatech.co.uk/