Grassform, an NPK company, provided more than 3,000 TuffTrak heavy duty panels to support a 20-week borehole drilling programme spanning over 160 locations, delivering safe, reliable access across agricultural land and rural access routes.
Background
A ground investigation contractor required temporary access solutions for a major borehole drilling programme covering more than 160 locations in North East Region, UK.
Each site required a stable access mats capable of supporting 12-tonne drilling rigs operating across farm tracks and agricultural land during a 20-week programme
Challenge
Ground conditions varied significantly from site to site, requiring individually planned access routes that could safely support heavy drilling equipment while minimising disruption to rural land.
The scale of the programme also required careful coordination to keep installations on schedule and maintain productivity across multiple active locations.
Solution
Grassform conducted site surveys and produced engineered drawings for each location to develop tailored access layouts based on site conditions and operational requirements.
More than 3,000 TuffTrak panels were deployed throughout the 20-week programme, creating temporary access roads and working platforms across multiple agricultural and rural sites. Each installation remained in place for the duration of the drilling activities before being relocated to the next phase of the project.
Results
The TuffTrak installations provided consistent, reliable access for drilling rigs and support equipment across more than 160 locations while protecting sensitive ground conditions. Detailed planning and engineered layouts enabled efficient installation and removal throughout the programme, helping maintain productivity and support the successful completion of the ground investigation works.
“Grassform has been our trusted partner for a number of years, and we continue to rely on their expertise and quick turnaround times.”
