2,000 STRAW bales used on the TT course will be replaced with Recitcel fencing as part of an overall course safety review.
The Department of Economic Development has invested £60,000 in the fencing which is part of an overall investment of over £350,000 in Recticel in the last five years.
The move from straw bales to fencing follows a comprehensive review of the course that included consultation between riders and representatives of the ACU as well as the motorsport team.
As well as investing in new equipment the team has also discussed the barrier locations with many riders who felt the development of machinery has led to changing requirements.
Recticel fencing represents the latest state of the art equipment. Their patented safeguard system with overlapping sections can follow bends and contours and they have developed narrow fencing that allows pavement access, which is beneficial when facing the unique requirements of the TT course.
The fencing will be strategically placed around the circuit and will be used for both the TT Races and Manx Grand Prix.
Economic Development Minister Allan Bell MHK said: We can effectively amortise the cost of this fencing and safety equipment over a number of years. It represents real value for money and a long-term solution as well as being more effective than using straw bales, which have to be replaced at considerable cost at the end of every year. This latest investment will further professionalise the circuit as well as providing additional safety to competitors."
