Aberdeenshire Council engaged Lockit-safe to deliver an extensive cycle and scooter parking programme across 14 school sites, as part of their continued commitment to active travel and sustainable transport. This multifaceted project involved the installation of new Hamble Shelters and Compounds, scooter racks, and cycle stands, along with the refurbishment of 10 existing shelters. In total, secure parking for over 100 cycles and 50 scooters was newly created, while enhancements were made to existing shelters accommodating 120 additional bikes.

OVERCOMING CHALLENGES

Working across a large geographical area posed logistical challenges, with significant travel distances between sites. Furthermore, strict delivery schedules had to be met, all while ensuring works were carried out outside of school peak hours to minimise disruption. Lockit-safe’s experienced team navigated these complexities with meticulous planning and flexibility.

Each site required bespoke coordination, from ensuring material deliveries met narrow time windows to adapting installations to varying on-site conditions. Our ability to mobilise quickly and manage multiple installations concurrently was essential in delivering the project within the required timeframe.

PROJECT INFO

Lockit-safe has proudly partnered with Aberdeenshire Council for 11 consecutive years, building a deep understanding of the specific needs of the region’s educational sites. This long-standing relationship enabled us to deliver a tailored service that balanced consistency with innovation.

Scope of works included:

  • Installation of Hamble Shelters and Hamble Compounds across multiple schools.

  • Fitting of toast rack cycle stands and scooter racks to encourage multimodal transport options.

  • Refurbishment of 10 existing shelters with updated PETG cladding, new stands, and fresh paintwork.

  • Groundworks tailored to site conditions including new concrete bases and pockets.

  • Detailed site visits and visual proposals showing before and after plans.

  • Supply of bespoke products designed specifically for school environments.

FINAL WORD

This project underlines Lockit-safe’s commitment to delivering high-quality, secure cycle and scooter parking solutions for schools across the UK. Our in-house expertise and long-term partnership with Aberdeenshire Council has enabled us to deliver sustainable infrastructure that supports healthier, greener journeys to school.

Whether you’re looking to create new facilities or enhance existing ones, Lockit-safe brings unrivalled experience and tailored service to every project. Contact us today to discuss how we can support your next school travel improvement scheme or public sector cycle parking initiative.