Case study: Quayside Fencing Project

Weymouth Quayside Regeneration: A Multi-Product Security Solution for Knights Brown

Project Overview

New Forest Fencing was appointed by Knights Brown to deliver a comprehensive suite of fencing, automated access, and bespoke steelwork for the high-profile regeneration of Weymouth Quayside. The project required a delicate balance: providing industrial-grade security for a working fisherman’s quay while ensuring a safe, attractive public realm for residents and boat-users.

The Challenge: High-Traffic Safety in a Marine Environment

The brief demanded a dependable, Tier 1 sub-contractor capable of managing a complex multi-product specification.

Key challenges included:

Public Safety: Protecting pedestrians in a high-traffic quayside area.
Corrosion Resistance: Specifying finishes capable of withstanding harsh coastal salt spray.
Integration: Coordinating automated vehicle access with existing site security and high-voltage infrastructure

The Solution: Marine-Grade Steelwork and Automated Access

We utilised our in-house manufacturing capabilities to provide a ‘one-stop-shop’ solution, reducing the management burden for the Principal Contractor and Project Managers.

1. Public Realm & Pedestrian Safety: We installed over 500m of Class 1 crowd-rated tubular hand-rail. To ensure longevity in the marine environment, the steel was hot-dip galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461 and finished with a marine-grade black powder coating. This ensures the quay remains a “safe and attractive” environment for years to come.

2. Industrial Quay Security: For the Fisherman’s Quay, we provided 200m of 3m high steel palisade fencing. This was integrated with bespoke cantilever sliding gates, chosen for their space-saving design and reliability in high-use industrial settings.

3. Car-park & Perimeter Protection:

Duo Mesh Fencing: 300m of 868 Duo Mesh fencing (galvanised and powder-coated) provided a sleek, climb-resistant perimeter for the car parking areas.
Automated Access: We installed two pairs of 868 Duo Mesh automated vehicle gates, fully integrated with intercom systems for secure, remote access control.
Safety Barriers: 80m of Armco crash barriers were installed to protect the new infrastructure from vehicle impact.

4. Bespoke Steel Fabrication: A unique requirement of the site involved protecting a high-voltage electrical unit. We manufactured and installed a bespoke steel exterior staircase and specialised tubular clamp railing to allow for safe maintenance access while maintaining total site security.

The Result: A Safe Pair of Hands for Complex Infrastructure

By choosing a Constructionline Gold accredited partner, Knights Brown benefited from a snag-free installation delivered on-spec and on-budget. Every automated gate was force-tested to Gate Safe standards, ensuring full legal compliance before handover.

This project perfectly illustrates the advantage of working with a heritage specialist: the ability to handle diverse technical requirements—from bespoke fabrication to automated gate safety—under a single, accountable management team.

We’re really pleased with the installations at Weymouth Quay. The work was delivered exactly to brief, and NFF were professional, responsive, and easy to work with throughout. They handled a complex and evolving project with great flexibility, adapting to changing requirements while maintaining high standards...

…The end result is a secure, well-finished area that complements the wider regeneration of the Quay. It’s been a pleasure working with a team that clearly takes pride in their work and values collaboration”.