Specialist Protective Coatings (SPC) is proud to demonstrate its capabilities in the ongoing development of High Speed 2 (HS2) – a transformative project to enable carbon-free travel between London and Birmingham, the UK’s two largest cities, scheduled for completion in 2030.
Contracted for work on the bridge truss sections, fabricated from Corten weathering grade steel, work began work in January 2024.
The team is carrying out the work in phases, ranging from 6 to 20 tonnes, and has so far processed around 5,849 sqm of steelwork to date.
The bridge sections of HS2 are blasted in one of the UK’s largest manual blast booths with an approximate pressure of 100 PSI and all steelwork is blasted to SA2.5. With it being an all-weather steel, no additional coating is required with it being left to weather naturally.
Dan Littlewood, Paint Inspector at SPC, spoke of the importance of such projects: “It’s always good to take on prestigious projects like this, especially with a long-standing client. It is a confirmation of the quality of our work. It’s also amazing to think this bridge will be in operation for many years to come.”
SPC’s capabilities are evident in the results and the scope of work they can undertake. With extensive space in our 55,000 sq ft facility and two 40-tonne gantry cranes, it is a testament to the company’s capabilities to tackle projects of any scale. The facility offers a comprehensive range of surface treatments, including corrosion and fire protection systems, and is well-equipped to handle the complex demands of modern construction.
In addition, SPC has made significant investments so that its production has state-of-the-art blasting and lifting equipment making it a leading provider in the UK. Thanks to this infrastructure, SPC can easily handle even the most complex jobs, strengthening its position as the protective surface treatment contractor of choice.
SPC’s involvement in this project underlines the company’s commitment to excellence, safety and longevity. As SPC continues to excel, its contributions will have a lasting impact on the landscape of Britain’s modern infrastructure.
