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NEW TECHNOLOGY (REVIEW) ARTICLE 3: DOUBLING PARKING CAPACITY
FastPark© is a patented modular car park decking system that will virtually double the capacity of a surface car park. The system is designed to enable the erection of a single deck of, for example, 500 spaces, above a sound surface in less than six weeks.
| The structure, consisting of 5m x 5m modules, is versatile and flexible - it can be installed on irregular sites with sloping or undulating surfaces, without the need for traditional foundations.
The new deck is solid and comfortable. It has its own integrated drainage system and can have normal parking control systems installed, including barriers or P&D systems. The perimeter railings are engineered to the highest standards and meet all building code requirements.
The system is well proven, with over 100 sites installed (over 150,000 sq m) in Europe. The design is robust (it meets the earthquake standards of southern Italy). All metal components are hot zinc galvanised. The wearing surface is of a high quality concrete, with surface treatments to provide excellent traction. The ramps are superbly engineered to provide smooth transfers between levels.
The under-decking has high lighting levels, fire defence systems, lightning conductors, emergency lights, traffic signs and ground marking for traffic directions. The sides of the structure can include a variety of cladding options, including double wave perimeter crash barriers and pedestrian safety rails.
Prestige reference sites, including Milan Airport, are listed on the FastPark© Sistema SRL's web site at www.fastpark.com.
This system is ideal for locations such as hospitals, stations and shopping centres. And the cost? About €5,000 per space.Reviewed by AK, October 2003Please note:These pages highlight some of the more interesting products and services available on the market. They are NOT advertising material. We have made every effort to ensure that the content of these pages is accurate, but can accept no responsibility for mistakes should they occur.
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