Of all the types of portable infrastructure that can be used in large-scale projects, trackway panels are perhaps the most frequently overlooked. These semi-permanent, modular roadways can be seen everywhere from music festivals to archaeological digs, but what are the main reasons behind their usage?
Here, we explore their main function – to create a stable pathway for a temporary amount of time – and then look at some of their main use cases, to help develop a better understanding of why they’re so useful in a range of different settings.
Create temporary access paths
In short, the main reason for using a trackway panel from somewhere like Davis Track Hire is to create a temporary access pathway. There are two main reasons behind this.
One is to protect vulnerable ground, such as grass fields, from heavy vehicles and heavy footfall. If the ground isn’t protected at events like festivals, it will quickly be turned into muddy and marshy terrain, even if just from people walking the same path over and over again.
Another is to increase safety. If the ground gets too muddy, it can become hazardous to drive over it, especially with larger vehicles on steeper slopes.
Events where they’re needed
There are a range of situations where a variety of trackway solutions can be useful.
Festivals
Festivals are one of the most common places where trackways are installed. Durable paths will need to be made to facilitate the festival set-up, which will likely require driving a large number of lorries carrying equipment to a remote location.
It can also be important to create pathways for people to walk between stages, especially when rainfall is heavy. If the event is being held in a park, this will often also be a legal requirement in order to hire the space from the relevant authority.
Film & television
Film and television shoots on location can also require a similar amount of set-up to a festival, and it’s important to take similar precautions. Especially if it’s taking place on a piece of private land, or in a national park, it can be important to limit the impact of the shoot on the surrounding environment.
Combined with the fact that trackways dramatically limit the probability that delivery vehicles will get stuck, they’re pretty much always an essential investment.
Construction
Construction sites – especially for larger projects – can also require the use of trackways. Even if the project isn’t so big, if it’s on a remote piece of land that doesn’t have suitable access roads, it can be necessary to build a durable road to the site using trackway panels.
For such a seemingly simple solution, trackway panels can have an absolutely monumental impact on the viability of a wide range of projects. It’s important to find a provider that will be able to supply and install the right kind of pathway for your well in advance of your project.
