PILLINGS LOCK MARINA
Located in the heart of Leicestershire, Pillings Lock Marina has become a hub for explorers, offering the perfect balance of an idyllic countryside setting with quick and easy access to three nearby bustling cities. It encourages people to utilise Britain’s inland canal networks by providing a welcoming centre with on-site moorings and a waterside restaurant, fostering a sense of community among visitors.
SCOPE
Last year’s unprecedented flooding in the surrounding area caused significant damage to Pillings Lock Marina’s docking services, creating an urgent need for repairs or replacements. Having used Rolec for their previous services, the team at the marina reached out to us to facilitate the repairs and handle installation of new hardware.
The team was looking for a cost-effective solution that would still provide users with the highest quality, weatherproof services, with upgrades to site accessibility and visibility.
Furthermore, they wanted to include electric vehicle charging facilities for visitors, making the site more attractive to eco-conscious drivers while also providing a charging option for locals visiting the restaurant – all while maintaining a cohesive site aesthetic.
SOLUTION
Our Rolec installation team fitted Pillings Lock Marina with 29 x 4-way Classic Service pedestals to get their services back up and fully operational. All units included built-in LED lighting paired with an additional 8 lighting pedestals to help meet their need for accessibility by providing visibility along the dock for boats moored on-site, as well as IP44 rated sockets, made to meet many outdoor weather conditions.
All service pedestals were fitted with SmartCard metering, giving the team at Pillings Lock Marina more flexibility in managing site electricity and water usage, while allowing visitors to manage their utilities independently and with full transparency. Additionally, Rolec supplied the site with 6 Classic SOS pedestals so that customers mooring had the security of knowing all emergency equipment is available to them if ever the need arises.
Visitor EV charging was managed through the installation of a dual-socketed 7.4kW Rolec BasicCharge pedestal, to provide overnight charging to guests and visitors. Which is once again fitted with built-in LED lighting, for increased accessibility.
BENEFIT
Thanks to the hardware supplied by Rolec, the team at Pillings Lock Marina were able to reinstate the electrical and SOS services, getting them up and running for the marina’s much-anticipated reopening.
With SmartCard metering, visitors now have more flexibility over electricity and water, while the site benefits from real-time usage and pricing reports.
By adding pay-to-charge EV charging, they will generate passive revenue and attract more electric vehicle drivers looking to rest, recharge, and refuel – boosting visitor dwell time and overall business.
Pillings Lock Marina
