At Team TCL, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality surfacing solutions tailored to demanding and sensitive environments. Our most recent project with Sellafield Limited at its CNC Sellafield site (a complex nuclear site) exemplifies this commitment — combining precision, safety, and durability in one package.
Project overview
The project involved the footway surfacing of pedestrian pathways across the Sellafield site. Given the nature of the environment — with strict safety, regulatory and operational constraints — our team approached the work with enhanced planning, coordination and specialist techniques.
Key facets of the job included:
- Preparation of the existing footway, including removal of defective surfaces, reinstatement of sub‐base where required, and ensuring adherence to strict site safety protocols.
- Application of high‐performance surfacing materials suited to heavy use and harsh UK conditions.
- Coordination with the Sellafield site team to minimise disruption to site operations, pedestrian access, and ensure full compliance with nuclear facility standards.
- Final inspection and certification of the finished footways to ensure safety, durability and finish quality.
Why this work matters
Footways are more than just pedestrian routes. In a site like Sellafield they are vital for safe movement of staff and contractors, access for maintenance and emergency services, and robust enough to withstand heavy-duty use. By renewing and lifting the specification of these footway surfaces, we help:
- Improve safety by eliminating trip hazards, uneven surfacing and degraded finishes.
- Extend the life of the footway network by using premium materials and best practice installation methods.
- Support the client’s sustainability and operational goals by selecting materials and methods that reduce long-term maintenance and disruption.
Challenges & solutions
Restricted access & safety constraints – Working on a nuclear site means rigorous safety protocols, clearances, and traffic management. Our team engaged early with Sellafield site management to ensure all necessary inductions, access times and segregation measures were planned.
Continuous operations – The site cannot simply halt pedestrian access. Our scheduling worked around shift changes, site operational windows and critical pedestrian routes, ensuring minimal disruption.
Durable finishes required – The footway surfaces had to perform under heavy loading, frequent foot traffic and environmental exposure. We selected surfacing systems known for their durability, skid resistance and long life.
Project outcome
The surfacing work was completed to the highest standard. The upgraded footways now provide a smooth, safe, and durable pedestrian network that aligns with Team TCL’s reputation for excellence. Feedback from the client highlighted our professionalism, respect for site operations and minimised disruption.
We are proud to have contributed to Sellafield’s infrastructure in a meaningful way, reinforcing our credentials in high-specification surfacing work.
Why choose Team TCL for your surfacing needs
- Specialist experience working within sensitive environments, including nuclear, industrial and high-security sites.
- High-quality materials & workmanship, ensuring surfacing that lasts, and minimises lifecycle cost.
- Site-aware scheduling, working with clients to align operations, minimise downtime and integrate seamlessly.
- Safety-first mindset, always meeting or exceeding regulatory requirements for access, traffic management and site operations.
Looking ahead
With the successful completion of the Sellafield project, Team TCL is continuing to expand our portfolio of footway and surfacing work, particularly in sectors requiring high safety, durability and operational coordination. Whether you’re looking to renew a campus footway network, an industrial complex or a high-traffic pedestrian zone, we’re ready to deliver.
