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Earlier this year we had the opportunity to work alongside D3 Events on a slightly different project – helping to create Red Bull’s Impossible Floating Obstacle Course. Our modular pontoons were used to form part of the floating course, which was then put to the test by a group of professional mountain bike riders. TheContinue reading "Floating Pontoon Hire Helps Create Red Bull’s Impossible Obstacle Course"

Floating Pontoon Hire is incredibly proud to be supporting Taziker during the major repair works taking place at the historic Bridge of Dee in Aberdeen. More than 630m² of modular pontoon is currently onsite, forming a substantial temporary access system across the River Dee. The installation provides pedestrian access into the cofferdam alongside a dedicatedContinue reading "Floating Pontoon Hire Supports Major Repair Works at the Bridge of Dee"

Late on Friday afternoon, Floating Pontoon Hire received a call asking whether we could provide a temporary boarding platform for a corporate dragon boat event at voco Oxford Thames by IHG. By Tuesday, our team was onsite installing the pontoon. Working alongside Race the Dragon and a team-building events company, we created a larger andContinue reading "Friday Phone Call to Tuesday Installation: Dragon Boat Pontoon in Oxford"

We’ve recently been onsite at an indoor reservoir near Southampton, providing floating access for roof strengthening works. The challenge presented to us came from the restricted access. The reservoir itself is built above ground, but is enclosed within the building, meaning there was no conventional way to launch the pontoon onto the water. Instead, theContinue reading "Floating Pontoon Access for Roof Strengthening Works at Indoor Reservoir"

Working over water often means limited access, awkward ground conditions and very little space for plant. Our modular pontoons can provide a stable floating platform for lifting gantries, spider cranes, MEWPs, pumping equipment and other specialist plant. Rather than being restricted to access from the bank, equipment can be positioned directly over, beside or aroundContinue reading "Floating Pontoons for Lifting Equipment"

With summer weather arriving and event season getting underway, outdoor spaces are starting to come into their own. For venues near lakes, rivers, harbours or waterfront settings, event pontoon hire can help add extra space, improve access or create a feature that feels a bit different. A floating stage can give an event instant impact,Continue reading "Summer Event Ideas with Floating Pontoon Hire"

We recently supported McLaughlin & Harvey on the River Don in Sheffield, at Sheffield Forgemasters, providing a floating pontoon, safety boat and aluminium access tower for bridge works. The Challenge There was a significant vertical drop from the access road down to the river. No slipway, no soft bank — everything had to be liftedContinue reading "River Don Bridge Access Using Trailer-Mounted Crane Deployment"

Hiring a floating pontoon is often part of a wider project, whether for construction, maintenance, access or events. Below we answer some of the most common questions we’re asked once an enquiry is made. What information do you need initially? Do you need to visit site? How is the pontoon layout decided? How quickly canContinue reading "What Happens After You Enquire About Pontoon Hire?"

Reservoirs, reservoirs and more reservoirs! Floating social space at Chiswick Park Going Underground – Manchester tunnel inspections Plant Access at Hayling island nature reserve 2026 Loading……..

A quick look at the essentials behind a stable floating platform Load comes first The right footprint Anchoring that holds Controlled movement A steady platform, every time

Most people come to us for pontoons that do practical things — access platforms, inspection pontoons, temporary walkways, that sort of thing. But every now and then, a project lands on the desk that makes us stop, tilt our heads slightly and say, “Alright then… let’s figure it out.” Here are a few of theContinue reading "If You Can Dream It, We Can Float It"