Context

Cambridge Central Mosque is the first purpose-built mosque in the city, being described as ‘the greenest mosque in Europe’. The £23M mosque took 10 years to build and has space for 1000 worshippers.

With a key focus on sustainability, the mosque boasts zero carbon on-site emissions, rain water harvesting and rain source heat pumps. Solar panels supply energy, while large skylights provide natural lighting all year round, supplemented by low energy LED bulbs.

To stay true to the key values throughout the site, the required fencing also needed to have sustainable qualities such as a long lifetime guarantee and responsible sourcing of materials.

Products supplied

Jacksons suppplied sustainable security and noise management fencing products for the external areas of the project:

  • 160 metres 2.5m high Jakoustic® Reflective fencing
  • 57 metres 2.5m Jakoustic® Reflective fencing on special cranked steel posts
  • 22 metres 1.2m high Sentry® fencing on wall
  • 31 metres 2m high Sentry® fencing
  • 22 metres 2.5m high Barbican® fencing
  • 19 metres 2.4m high EuroGuard® Flatform Heavy fencing
  • 2 double leaf self-closing Sentry® gates

Project details

To reduce the noise impact for both local residents and worshippers, Jakoustic® Reflective acoustic fencing was installed, resulting in a safe, secure, anti-climb perimeter with an aesthetically pleasing noise barrier that blends in with the surrounding area. This is achieved using a flat timber profile along with interlocking ‘V’ boards which reduces the rate at which sound waves can pass through the barrier.

The natural timber facade matches  timber structures inside the mosque and satisfies the environmental requirements of the development; providing a long term solution with a 25 year guarantee against rot and insect attack.

As part of the security plan for the building, Jacksons supplied Sentry® metal railings, which were specially crowd loaded. The guide emphasises that security measures must not compromise public safety, which is why it was essential that Sentry® railings were designed to ensure safety for large groups of people congregating in areas. Sections of the fencing were cranked to fit onto walls, providing additional height and deterring people from climbing.

To match the fencing, two self-closing gates fitted with secure magnetic locks were installed to provide access control and ensure gates are not accidentally left open. The self-closing timers can be adjusted to ensure there is appropriate access for everyone, and reduce the risk of closure during busy times.

Jacksons also supplied Barbican® vertical bar fencing, an alternative to steel palisade fencing, which provides much higher security as there are no bolts or palings to be forced or removed. The design is less intimidating, while still providing an anti-climb solution.

Additionally EuroGuard® Flatform mesh fencing was installed to provide clear access for CCTV cameras. With its horizontal twin wire construction and flat profile, it provides a strong and durable anti-climb solution. All our steel fencing and gates are also guaranteed for 25 years, keeping long-term maintenance costs low and connecting the product back to the core sustainability objective of the project.