Specialist provider of fencing and access control solutions: industrial, commercial, security and sports

Having used Darfen consistently during the last five years, I have never been less than very well satisfied with all aspects of contracts. Staff are knowledgeable, helpful and quick to point out not only unforeseen problems as they occur, but usually to suggest alternative ways of overcoming said problems, always with sound practical advice.

Mr A Davies - National Grid, Wolverhampton

Project Focus: National Grid, Bramley

December 2008

Equipment Installed

  • 1150m Steel Palisade Fencing, with Concrete Cill
  • Multiple access gates all with electric fencing fitted

Client Goals

National Grid required the existing fencing to be extended in order to increase capacity and allow for further upgrades in the future.

Darfen Solution

Over the last twelve months National Grid Competent Person installers from our Darfen Southern regional office have been working at a NationalGrid substation installing electric fencing. Carrying out the works over three separate installations was imperative so that the site could remain secure whilst works progressed. Steel palisade complete with electric fencing was supplied and installed to meet National Grids own specifications. The first phase of works involved erecting over 550m of temporary steel palisade fencing. And the further 600m of palisade was installed in phases two and three. An automated sliding gate was also installed by Darfen and was manufactured to meet the security requirements and specification of National Grid by having an electric fence mounted onto the gate. After the main installation was completed, Darfen completed the project by integrating all new and existing fencing into a brand new state of the art security system with IP and IO capacity. The installation was carried out in line with National Grid standards and BS 1722 part 17.

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Customer Comment

"We have a good working relationship with Darfen and they have undertaken the works in a safe and professional manner. The installation team are conscientious and polite and ensure their working environment is kept clean and safe.  Darfen have helped to ensure all works are on schedule as per our program and the quality of works has been of a high and acceptable standard throughout" Paul Ellis, Site Manager