Ashley Down Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) platform system

Case Study Megatech Projects Ltd Megatech Projects Ltd
Ashley Down Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) platform system by Megatech Projects Ltd

Ashley Down

Platform progress at Ashley Down much appreciated by City Mayor!

In June 2023, working alongside Bam Nuttall, and under the watchful eye of city Mayor Marvin Rees, MegaTech Projects Ltd Installed over 260 metres of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) platform system in just four days.

The 2nr platforms, some areas of which were up to six metres wide, housed the platform drainage, M&E and shaped around the stations new lift shaft and Pedestrian footbridge. Despite the on-site obstacles and housing multiple construction disciplines the 2nr platforms took a total of 8nr working shifts.

Ashley Down Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) platform system by Megatech Projects Ltd

Despite the material storage compound being located 1km down track from the new station and there being approximately 300nr EPS blocks and slabs (50% of which were individual variations) to be transported, MPL achieved greater than our minimum installation rate of two linear metres per hour and delivered both platforms ahead of programme.

It was a pleasure for MPL to work alongside the MetroWest Phase 2 Combined Authority (Great Western Railways, Bam Nuttall, Network Rail and Bristol City Council). Ashley Down brings the total platform metreage completed on MPL and Bam Nuttall projects to more than 800 metres!

Ashley Down Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) platform system by Megatech Projects Ltd

Key Benefits of EPS Highlighted

  • Quick, Efficient Installation
    EPS’s lightweight nature and easy custom cutting enabled rapid assembly – even in bespoke shapes – leading to time-saving installation that exceeded performance targets.
  • Flexibility & Fit-for-Purpose
    The ability to produce 50% unique block variations allowed rapid adaptation to site-specific structural needs without delay or compromise.
  • Collaboration & Cost Control
    Working fluidly with cross-organisations (MetroWest Phase 2 Combined Authority, Great Western Railways, Bam Nuttall, Network Rail, and Bristol City Council), the project showcased EPS as a strategic material choice for cost-effective platform building.
Ashley Down Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) platform system by Megatech Projects Ltd