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Case Study
LOCATION: FOLKESTONE
Case Study
Water-balanced lifts
The Folkestone Leas Lift is a grade II* listed funicular railway that carried passengers between the seafront and the promenade in Folkestone, Kent. Originally installed in 1885, it’s one of only three remaining water-balanced lifts in the UK and the only remaining cliff lift in Folkestone.
How we did it
Take a look below to see what the RS French Team achieved during this project:
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24’ Containers Stacked
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3+1 Toilet Blocks Installed
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32’ Customised Unit Installed
6
Total Units
The drivers are very professional and happy to help on site.
“Firstly, I’m always delighted when we use R S French as I know from putting in an order to delivery and demobilizing at the end of our project everything will be smooth and professional . The units supplied are always like new and a comfortable environment to work in. The Leas lift project is a high media profile project and we required custom units in the Apex livery. R S French did not fail to deliver. The drivers are very professional and happy to help on site.”
Chris Armstrong
Project Manager
Restoration
Restoration work commenced in early 2025, with London-based Apex Contractors handling the site preparation. Plans include:
- Restoring the original lift system to full working order.
- Renovating the historic waiting rooms and pump room.
- Constructing a new café with an outdoor terrace to enhance visitor experience.
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