The Background
Procter Contracts was appointed to provide a robust, fully reusable hoarding solution for the Princess Royal Theatre site in Port Talbot. The brief required:
- A 2.4m high recycled plastic modular hoarding system capable of lasting the full two-year project duration
- Secure perimeter protection while supporting ongoing site operations and public access requirements
- Flexibility for phased construction works and integration of access gates
The system comprised:
- 6mm black recycled plastic panels
- 60x60mm galvanised steel posts
- Galvanised braces, top rails, and pelmets
- Free-standing installation on concrete kentledge blocks
Gate installation included:
- 3 × 4m double-leaf mesh gates
- 1 × 8m double-leaf mesh gate
- 1 × 6m double-leaf mesh gate
- 4 × 1.2m single-leaf mesh gates
The Solution
Procter Contracts delivered a sustainable, modular hoarding system that met technical, operational, and environmental requirements:
- Fully reusable panels capable of redeployment on future projects, supporting circular economy practices
- Designed for a two-year life span with scheduled maintenance intervals to ensure ongoing structural integrity
- Structural adaptability to integrate mesh access gates and adjust to phased works
- Compatibility with high-profile town-centre regeneration projects, including Levelling Up-funded schemes
The project also included six additional kentledge blocks to prevent vehicle access near sensitive areas adjacent to the church.
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
- Panels made from 100% recycled plastic, reducing environmental footprint
- Fully reusable fixings, supports, and gate systems eliminated material waste
- Modular design allowed relocation and redeployment on future projects
- Aligned with Neath Port Talbot Council’s sustainable civic regeneration objectives
Challenges & Collaboration
The project presented multiple site-specific challenges:
- Live town-centre environment: All works required careful planning to maintain public safety
- Extensive buried services: All hoarding elements had to be free-standing with no ground fixings
- High pedestrian footfall: Access gates had to be positioned to maintain unobstructed public movement
Mitigation and collaboration measures included:
- Bespoke structural design calculations with engineer Mathew Stevenson
- Phased delivery and installation scheduling to minimise disruption
- Experienced in-house hoarding installers ensuring quality, consistency, and safety
- Close liaison with Morgan Sindall, the local authority, and structural engineers
The Result
Procter Contracts successfully:
- Delivered a modular, reusable hoarding system for secure site operations
- Maintained pedestrian safety in a high footfall location
- Ensured visual uniformity while allowing operational flexibility
- Completed installation safely, on time, and aligned with the broader regeneration programme
The project demonstrated Procter’s ability to mobilise rapidly, deliver safely, and adapt to complex urban constraints.
