A Cumbrian construction company has shown its environmental credentials by installing a 95 metre fence boom along an adjacent river to protect the waterway from any accidental spills.
Designed, manufactured and installed in 1 day by Cowens Ltd, the boom is anchored at multiple points to keep the position in the river stable, while stainless steel anchor sliders allow the boom to rise and fall with changing water levels.
Jonathan Coulthard from Cowens Ltd gave a presentation to the Institution of Civil Engineers in February 2008 on best environmental practice in the construction industry. Please contact ICE for details of their other seminars.