National Precast Member Snapshot: October 2022

An overview of some of the projects in progress around the country involving National Precast members.

Project: Central Station Metro Box

Location: Sydney, NSW

Master Precaster: Waeger Constructions

Two new buildings at Sydney’s Central Station show off precast’s architectural versatility in an infrastructure setting. The buildings on the new Platform 14 feature 216 precast panels with inlaid bricks prefabricated by Master Precaster Waeger Constructions and stained by ECOTONE. The feature bricks reveal artwork designed by renowned Bandjalung artist Dr Bronwyn Bancroft for its contemporary representation of Connection to Country.

Project: Green Bridges – Yanchep Rail Extension

Location: Yanchep, WA

Master Precaster: PERMAcast

Green bridges have been extensively constructed all over the world to minimise the adverse impacts of roads on wildlife and habitat. National Precast Master Precaster PERMAcast was recently engaged to supply precast elements for three new green bridges that are being constructed as a part of the Yanchep Rail Extension. These wildlife crossing structures will protect local animals such as the Western Brush Wallaby and Southern Brown Bandicoot. As well as providing safety for wildlife, the bridges will also support firefighting vehicles during bushfire emergencies.

Project: Bell Street Station

Location: Preston, VIC

Master Precaster: Advanced Precast

The new architecturally designed Bell Street Station is improving the commuter experience in Melbourne’s north. Master Precaster Advanced Precast was engaged to supply stunning precast concrete façade panels featuring a white oxide mix and complex patterns which were achieved by the use of formliners. Thanks to its elevated platforms, the new Bell Street Station offers amazing view of the city and creates a safer and easier access to the station.

Project: Sydney Airport approach ramps

Location: Sydney, NSW

Master Precaster: The Reinforced Earth Company Australia

National Precast Master Precaster the Reinforced Earth Company was engaged to supply walls on the approach ramps to Sydney Airport’s Domestic Terminal, along Sir Reginald Ansett Drive. Featuring an eye-catching architectural design, the walls give the walls both form and function. Reinforced Earth continues to astonish clients with their ability in reinforced earth walls for Australian infrastructure projects.

Project: Ranford Road Bridge

Location: Canning Vale, WA

Master Precaster: Georgiou

National Precast Master Precaster Georgiou is supplying Tee-Roff beams for the bridge over the railway at Ranford Road, Canning Vale in Western Australia. Manufactured in its precast facility at Hazelmere, the beams are among Australia’s largest of their type, weighing 200 tonne and measuring 50 meters long. Upgrades to the bridge will cater for future traffic volumes through six new general traffic lanes.

This article was originally published in the October edition of our magazine. To read the magazine, click here.