The Oldham Bridge Project successfully restored a vital public right‑of‑way at Brookdale Golf Club. Polydeck delivered a durable, low‑maintenance GRP pedestrian bridge solution, installing three POLYbridge™ structures featuring anti‑slip decking, full accessibility ramps, refurbished stone abutments and a timber‑effect finish.
The Project
Project Aim and Challenges
The community of Oldham faced a seven-year wait for a solution to a critical gap in a public rights-of-way path situated at Brookdale Golf Club. The absence of a viable crossing was a longstanding concern; the existing pathway was extremely slippery and pooled with water during rain, creating a significant safety risk for both the public and golf club members. The primary challenge was to design and construct a new structure that was safe, durable and aesthetically pleasing. Furthermore, the project required the careful refurbishment of existing stone abutments to properly connect the new bridges.
The Project
The Outcome
Polydeck designed, manufactured, supplied and installed its POLYbridge™ solution, which in this case was comprised of three bridges that stand at a total of 44 metres in length. The GRP structure is designed to withstand the elements for over 75 years, ensuring a long-term, low-maintenance solution that reduces replacement costs. This POLYbridge™ was fitted with a bespoke ramp to ensure accessibility for the public, including those with mobility challenges, and for golf trolleys. It also provides a safe, anti-slip walkway with the castellated POLYplanks™ having a low slip potential and a Slip Resistance Value (SRV) of 92 when wet.
In addition, the project demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainability, as the EPD certified POLYplanks™, along with the posts and rails, utilised a recycled PET plastic bottle foam core that diverted over 44,000 500ml bottles from landfill. Visually, the bridge’s dark brown timber-effect finish allows it to blend seamlessly into the natural landscape of the golf club, successfully restoring a vital community link.
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