When PPV Group needed a safe and reliable access solution for a high-pressure gas pipeline project in Hertfordshire, they turned to TPA’s temporary roadway hire service. The work, carried out on behalf of Cadent Gas, was located near St Albans within a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This made protection of the landscape vital, while also keeping the project on schedule.
Temporary access challenges on a sensitive site
The site came with several hurdles. It was reached only via a narrow country lane, unsuitable for articulated vehicles, and offered very limited parking facilities. Furthermore, a site survey by Rochelle Davis, TPA’s Business Development Representative, highlighted issues with the terrain. The cattle field planned for vehicles and solar-powered cabins was in poor condition, with wet, boggy ground.
For PPV Group, the challenge was clear: how to deliver and install the equipment needed without damaging the sensitive environment or delaying works.
How TPA’s temporary roadway hire supported the project
TPA proposed a practical solution, using heavy-duty aluminium temporary roadways. These panels created a level, stable platform across three excavations and a site compound, creating safe access for vehicles and equipment throughout the works.
Logistics required careful planning. To avoid congestion on the narrow approach, TPA worked with PPV Group to arrange use of a nearby church car park for vehicle staging. This allowed deliveries to run smoothly just a few miles from site.
In preparation for installation, TPA provided two design options: a single or double layer of panels, depending on ground conditions. By April, conditions had improved enough to proceed with a single layer, and the entire installation was completed within two days.
Customer feedback on TPA’s temporary roadways
This was not the first time PPV Group had worked with TPA. The contractor has used TPA’s services on at least ten previous projects, citing consistent professionalism and dependable support.
“We have used TPA on numerous projects, at least 10 previously. They are always helpful and courteous, and professional throughout, from the initial site visit to installation. They are highly recommended by myself and other project managers from PPV Group.”
— Steve Soan, Project Manager, PPV Group
Why contractors choose TPA for temporary roadway hire
This project shows how TPA’s expertise goes beyond simply supplying panels. With one of the most extensive ranges of temporary roadway solutions in the industry, TPA can tailor access routes to suit each site’s unique challenges. From sensitive environments to restricted spaces, our panels are designed to adapt, giving contractors the flexibility they need to keep projects moving.
By combining bespoke planning with a vast panel selection, TPA ensures every contractor has a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible access solution, no matter how complex the location.