Belfast Grand Central

Project Details:

System: INTRAflex XT

Specification: INTRAflex XT with Elite 608 Black inserts

Client: Translink

Installer: DMC Contracts

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Specifier: John McAslan & Partners

The Challenge of 20 Million Visitors

The £200m Grand Central Station project, designed by John McAslan + Partners, is a major rail and bus transportation hub, welcoming 20 million visitors a year. With three main entrances and 26 smaller entry points, it demands exceptional performance and durability. With many doors exposed to Northern Ireland's weather and open for extended periods to help passengers move around easily, the Entrance Matting needed to withstand significant water ingress. All while maintaining stringent safety standards and sustainability goals. Following previous successful projects and a personal recommendation, John McAslan + Partners turned to INTRAsystems back in 2017 to explore options.

An Effective Combination

After discussing the brief and viewing the early plans, we helped John McAslan + Partners identify INTRAflex XT with an open-construction and silver finish as the most suitable system for the project requirements; performance, sustainability and durability. Combining the silver finish with Elite 608 Black inserts also meets DDA compliance for visually impaired visitors. Each Entrance Mat is a highly efficient barrier to dirt and moisture.

The Elite fibre inserts, made from 100% recycled and sustainable ECONYL®, deliver exceptional absorption levels of 5.4L/m2. They also help scrape debris from shoes and wheels, where its then deposited through the open channels into the matwell beneath.

Engineered For Ease and Longevity

We manufacture INTRAflex XT in the UK using recycled aluminium to create interlocking sections. These sections made it easy to handle and transport. Three pallets of product were needed for this project; boxed for every entrance individually and with detailed drawings to make DMC Contracts' life on site easier.

We provide a 10-year warranty, but these products are designed to last much longer when a good cleaning and maintenance regime is in place. With that in mind, each section can be lifted to remove the culmination of dirt or for a deeper clean. And we have plenty of stock if you need to replace individual sections.

Outstanding Service and Reliability

Belfast Grand Central Station showcases our expertise in delivering high-performance Entrance Matting for major infrastructure projects. This project also demonstrates how effectively we can serve the Irish market efficiently, with our legendary delivery and five-star customer service support.

INTRAflex XT and Elite inserts effectively meet the demands of extreme footfall, safety compliance and sustainability, while providing the durability and ease of maintenance essential for such settings.