CASE STUDIES
HIGHWAYS
Bus Lane - Tyburn Road, Birmingham
Birmingham City Council appointed us as their supplier and contractor on a major bus route redevelopment. Using our ULTICOLOUR solution asphalt aimed to show how driver compliance with bus lane regulation could be improved. Read Case Study
Heritage Road Surface - Horse Guards Parade
The aesthetics of the new surface were of utmost importance as the road is in a prestigious area. ULTICOLOUR chippings offered the solution. Read Case Study
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Woodland Footpath - Cynfarthfa Park, Merthyr Tydfil
The existing network of woodland paths within Cyfarthfa Park needed resurfacing to provide a more even surface that was accessible to all users.Tarmac recommended ULTICOLOUR CLASSIC RED as a solution. The red colour was important to replicate the original 200 year old red ash paths. Read Case Study
Visitor Area, London Zoo
ULTICOLOUR was specified to mark out a distinctive pathway and pedestrian space within the area. ULTICOLOUR was specified in five different colours to create a series of walkways to guide visitors around the different sections. Read Case Study
EDUCATION & LEISURE
Coastal Promenade, Morecambe Bay
As part of a project to upgrade the sea wall at Morecambe Bay, a new surface was required for the promenade. ULTICOLOUR suited the clean, modern design of the new sea wall. When combined with ULTIMAT SAMI Tarmac’s innovative stress absorbing membrane interlayer, it provided a durable crack resisting paving solution. Read Case Study
Tourist Location, Kynren, Bishop Auckland
This high profile tourist attraction in Bishop Auckland, near Durham required a surface for the large pedestrian area next to its main arena. ULTICOLOUR was chosen in a buff colour, which fitted well with the surrounding wooden structures and the theme of the site. The client was happy with the speed of the work and the smooth, even finish. Read Case Study
Our Lady and St Patrick's School, Dumbarton, West Scotland
An all weather multi use games area was required as part of a £25 million project to build a new three storey, 1000 pupil school in Dumbarton in the west of Scotland. This games area would be used throughout the year for sports like football and hockey, so it needed to avoid standing water after rainfall. Read Case Study
Surf Snowdonia leisure park - North Wales
The client required a new surface for footpaths and pedestrian areas at this unique leisure park in Snowdonia, North Wales. Tarmac Ulticolour coloured asphalt provided an attractive, durable maintenance free surface. Read Case Study
Rossall nature reserve - Fleetwood, Lancashire
A safe, all weather coloured surface was required for this footpath on a nature reserve as part of a major coastal defence scheme near Fleetwood in Lancashire. Tarmac Ulticolour provided a durable and accessible surface. Read Case Study
RESIDENTIAL HOUSING
Irwell Riverside housing development - Salford, Manchester
Distinctive surfacing was required for this parking area at this modern housing development located on the River Irwell in Salford, to the north of Manchester. Ulticolour coloured asphalt offered a decorative paving solution that perfectly matched the modern architecture. Read Case Study
Highwood, Horsham housing development - West Sussex
The client, Berkley Homes required a visually appealing estate road on their prestigious housing development. Using ULTICOLOUR in a buff colour offered a classic appearance, with minimal future maintenance requirement. Read Case Study