Top Fix Guardrail and Kee Walk Installation for Ashbourne Library

The Client

Meath County Council is the local government authority responsible for the administration and delivery of public services across County Meath, Ireland. Established in 1899 under the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898, the Council has played a central role in managing infrastructure, public buildings, and community services throughout the county. In 1999, local government in Ireland received constitutional recognition, reinforcing the importance of councils such as Meath County Council in maintaining safe, well-managed public facilities.

As part of its commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and compliance across its properties, Meath County Council continues to invest in improvements to working-at-height safety measures within its buildings. One such project involved the installation of roof safety systems at Ashbourne Public Library, ensuring safe and compliant access for maintenance personnel working at height.

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The Brief

Meath County Council issued a public tender for the installation of a fixed guardrail system at Ashbourne Public Library. The project formed part of the council’s broader strategy to improve collective protection measures across its facilities, ensuring maintenance and inspection activities could be carried out safely.

The objective of the project was to provide permanent edge protection on the roof and establish safe access routes for maintenance personnel. This required the installation of a top fix guardrail system alongside a dedicated roof walkway system, ensuring operatives could access service areas while remaining protected at all times.

Having previously built a strong working relationship with the council, Skyway was well positioned to support the project. Through early engagement and technical collaboration, Skyway was able to help ensure that the Kee Guard system was specified as the preferred solution for the guardrail installation.

Following the tender process, Skyway submitted a competitive bid outlining the proposed guardrail and walkway systems, installation methodology, and compliance with relevant safety standards. Based on this submission and the strength of the technical proposal, Skyway was awarded the sub-contract for the installation of the fixed Kee Guard and Kee Walk systems.

The Solution

Design and Specification Support

One of the key benefits Skyway was able to provide on this project was technical support during the design stage. Through its established relationship with the council, Skyway worked closely with project stakeholders to ensure the guardrail and walkway systems selected would meet both regulatory requirements and the practical needs of the building.

By assisting with system specification early in the project, Skyway helped streamline the design process and ensure the most suitable safety solution was chosen from the outset.

Guardrail and Walkway Installation

The final solution included the installation of:

Top Fix Kee Guard guardrail systems to provide permanent collective edge protection around the roof perimeter.
Kee Walk walkway systems to create clearly defined and safe roof access routes for maintenance personnel.

The Kee Guard system was selected for its durability, reliability, and ability to provide permanent fall protection without compromising the integrity of the roof structure. The Kee Walk system complemented this by ensuring operatives could safely move between roof access points and service areas.

Project Coordination

To ensure the project ran smoothly and within the agreed timeline, Skyway coordinated closely with Kee Logistics to manage the supply and delivery of system components. This collaboration allowed materials to be delivered efficiently and installation to proceed without delays.

Skyway’s internal design and installation teams worked together throughout the project, ensuring all systems were installed to specification and in accordance with relevant safety standards.

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The Outcome

The completed installation delivered a fully compliant and durable roof safety system at Ashbourne Public Library, supporting Meath County Council’s commitment to providing safe environments for staff and contractors working across its facilities.

Key Benefits to the Customer

Enhanced Safety: The new Top Fix Kee Guard system provides permanent collective edge protection, significantly reducing the risk of falls during maintenance or inspection activities.

Improved Roof Access: The installation of the Kee Walk system created clearly defined pathways across the roof, ensuring maintenance personnel can move safely between access points and service areas.

Efficient Design Process: By supporting the client during the specification and design stage, Skyway helped reduce the time required to finalise the system design while ensuring full compliance with safety standards.

Reduced Maintenance Costs: The robust guardrail and walkway systems provide long-term durability, helping minimise future maintenance requirements and associated costs.

Conclusion

The Ashbourne Public Library project highlights Skyway’s expertise in delivering safe, compliant working-at-height solutions for public sector facilities. By combining technical knowledge, strong collaboration, and efficient project management, Skyway was able to deliver a high-quality installation that met the council’s safety objectives while remaining within the project schedule.

The success of this project has strengthened Skyway’s ongoing partnership with Meath County Council. Skyway continues to support the council in its efforts to maintain safe working environments across its various facilities and offices throughout the county.

If your organisation is planning a building upgrade or reviewing its safety-at-height systems, Skyway can help design and install a compliant, long-term solution tailored to your facility.

Contact Skyway today to arrange a site survey and learn how our guardrail and walkway systems can improve safety at your site.

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