A group of businesses in south London are trialling a new splashback wall coating designed to deter street urination and keep the town clean.
The Brixton Business Improvement District (BID), a not for profit collective of 650 businesses, has commissioned providers of specialist protectant sprays Liquiproof to coat walls in Brixton town centre with a super-hydrophobic treatment.
[quote]“The BID is already delivering a range of benefits to the town centre by providing additional policing, cleaning, and greening,” stated Brixton BID operations manager Gianluca Rizzo. [/quote]
[quote]“We are now tackling issues such as air quality, litter and street urination. This splashback wall coating is a deterrent which lets people know we want to keep Brixton bright, clean, and safe for everybody to enjoy.”[/quote]
‘The treated walls will splash back urine if it hits the wall, covering the culprits’ shoes and clothes instead of local buildings and walls’.
The specific locations of the treated walls are being closely guarded but if successful, the Liquiproof treatment will be rolled out across various other spots around the BID area.
Brixton has long had a problem with street urination. As a result, the BID is looking at a variety of solutions to tackle the anti-social behaviour which concerns both residents and businesses alike.
This test is part of a wider strategy to raise awareness about the street urination problem and lobby for more public toilets and enforcement.
The BID, which is working closely with Lambeth Council and protectant providers Liquiproof, is already investing in additional street cleaning every weekend.