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posted 16th April 2025
Client: Ivegate
Ivegate approached Spirafix to utilise our ground anchor foundation expertise for their solar carport tender at Wharfdale Hospital. As with all prospective solar carport installations, we provided an indicative quote for testing, supply, and installation to demonstrate the commercial advantage that Spirafix anchors offer over alternative solutions.
Testing and specification
Ivegate, in collaboration with Bluetop Solar, provided the necessary load requirements for each individual anchor point. Using this information, along with data from a GPR survey, the Spirafix team safely installed test anchors on site. The test anchors were subsequently assessed and recorded in a test report. Based on the results, the optimal anchor size was determined to best suit the ground conditions at the specific site location.
Installation and implementation
Once the appropriate sized Spirafix ground anchor had been specified and quotes for supply/installation had been finalised, the Spirafix team returned to site to install the anchors for the upcoming solar carport structure.
Baseplate drawings were sent through to Spirafix and an anchor installation jig was designed and manufactured to match the baseplate bolt holes for accuracy and alignment. These jigs were used to install all x 228 75 mm ground anchors on site. Load testing was complete to verify that each base passed minimum loadings as specified.
Upon completion of the installation and verification testing, a site report was submitted, and the project was signed off as another successful solar carport installation!
