Apparatus and method for installation of support posts for a vehicle restraint system

Apparatus for installing a vehicle restraint at a desired location, the apparatus comprising a length of a pre-fabricated base unit locatable in or on a ground surface at the desired location, the base unit having a plurality of attachment positions at intervals,

• wherein each attachment position is configured to receive a respective substantially vertical support post for supporting the vehicle restraint,
• wherein the pre-fabricated base unit consists of or substantially comprises reinforced concrete,
• wherein the base unit comprises longitudinally opposed rail sections with transverse portions across the base unit, the traverse portions extending between the opposed rail sections and transverse to a length of the base unit, the attachment positions being located on each of the traverse portions, and the base unit comprises a plurality of apertures to facilitate access to services located beneath the base unit, the access to the services is for inspection, maintenance or repair of the services, and the plurality of apertures are provided between each pair of adjacent transverse portions, extend through the base unit from a top surface to a bottom surface of the base unit and are dimensioned to permit maintenance and repair of services, and
• wherein metal reinforcing components in the base unit do not extend into the plurality of apertures.