With support from Liberty Global’s Virgin Media Park and Charge project, Waltham Forest Council has successfully completed the installation of EV charging facilities within a residential area of Walthamstow. These were provided to meet growing demand for charging points, reduce transport-related emissions, and help fulfil the government target of cutting 68% of UK greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
After meeting with the team at IPL group, Waltham Forest Council opted to install IPL group Retention Sockets with a Duckfoot Bend base to assist with the installation of fast dual-socket EV charging points. To protect the EV charger unit from potential vehicular collisions, Gorge bollards from IPL group’s X-Last Standard range were selected and installed within Non-illuminated Retention Sockets.
The client’s decision to utilise IPL group Retention Sockets has guaranteed numerous benefits. Not only does it simplify the installation process compared to historical methods, but it also allows EV charging units or X-Last bollards to be demounted quickly and with ease. Whether for maintenance purposes or replacement and upgrading for alternative charge point operatives, this innovative system ensures no further civil works are required, minimising costs, time on site, and disruption to the public.
In selecting X-Last bollards, Waltham Forest Council has significantly reduced any future maintenance requirements and cost implications. As bollards are manufactured to withstand the most severe impact and rebound to their original position within 30 minutes, it makes them virtually indestructible. Unlike traditional steel bollards, which require civil works when knocked down, the X-Last will withstand repeated impacts without its functionality being compromised.
