Ad
Sunday, August 10, 2025
18.2 C
London

The Voice of Scaffolding Since 2008  |  U.K. Edition

Investigation Launched After Temp Roof Failure During Storm Éowyn

- Advertisement -

An investigation is underway after a temporary roof spanning 36 metres over The Sands Centre in Carlisle was torn apart by Storm Éowyn’s hurricane-force winds.

The incident occurred on Friday (24 January) as the storm battered Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland, bringing up to 100mph gusts.

The huge temporary roof was installed as part of the venue’s repair works, which had been addressing structural issues involving Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC).

The ferocious winds overwhelmed the structure, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.

 

Ryan Payne, Operations Director at JMAC Group—the company responsible for the roof and scaffolding works on site—addressed the incident on social media, stating,

“This is our roof, and myself and the fellow Directors will be sharing everything from cradle to grave in terms of investigation on how this occurred and how we can prevent it reoccurring in the industry in the future.”

He added that industry leaders are involved in the ongoing investigation, and updates will be provided in the coming weeks.

Storm Éowyn has been described as one of the most intense weather events to hit the region in decades, leaving a trail of destruction across parts of the UK and Ireland.

The storm’s violent winds caused widespread disruption, with fallen trees, damaged buildings, and power outages reported.

In the wake of the incident, industry experts are likely to scrutinise the design, installation, and maintenance of temporary roofing structures to ensure lessons are learned and similar occurrences are prevented in the future.

The JMAC Group has expressed gratitude for the messages of support received and emphasised that safety remains their top priority.

How the impressive structure looked before the storm

As the investigation progresses, the company aims to provide transparency and share findings to help improve standards across the industry.

The Sands Centre, a major venue in Carlisle, remains closed as repair works continue.

We have reached out to JMAC Group for an official comment but are awaiting their response.

- Advertisement -

Popular Categories

Most Read >

Pilosio Partners with Sky Climber to Bring FlyDeck System to North America

Italian scaffolding manufacturer Pilosio has entered the North American...

Scaffolding Association Joins Build UK to Boost Industry Voice

The Scaffolding Association has formally joined Build UK as...

NASC and SAIA Join Forces to Elevate Global Scaffold Standards

The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) and the...

Scaffolding Industry Mourns the Loss of Founding Leader David Spice

Christchurch, New Zealand — The scaffolding community across New...

New Zealand to Ease Scaffolding Rules on Construction Sites

New Zealand is set to overhaul its scaffolding regulations...
- Advertisements -

Related Articles >

JMAC Group Issues Statement Following Temp Roof Collapse at Sands Centre

The JMAC Group has issued an official statement regarding the severe damage caused to a temporary roof at the Sands Centre in Carlisle during last week's Storm Éowyn. The structure, installed by JMAC,...

Latest Topics

NASC and SAIA Join Forces to Elevate Global Scaffold Standards

The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) and the...

Pilosio Partners with Sky Climber to Bring FlyDeck System to North America

Italian scaffolding manufacturer Pilosio has entered the North American...

Scaffolding Association Joins Build UK to Boost Industry Voice

The Scaffolding Association has formally joined Build UK as...

ScaffCycle Launches to Help Firms Trade Surplus Scaffold

A new online platform designed to help scaffolding companies...
- Advertisement -