Australia
New Zealand
Molonglo River Boardwalk
Molonglo River Boardwalk
Located in Canberra, the Molonglo River has carved its way through the Molonglo Gorge, creating a scenic environment with pools, cascades and waterfalls. Just a 30-minute drive from the center of Canberra, it is an ideal place for a picnic, nature walk or a spot of fishing. Picturesque with ample amenities and easily accessible, it is a child- and dog-friendly area.
It was decided that a boardwalk had to be installed to provide users with safe access to the vantage point overlooking the river. Treadwell was engaged to supply the grating.
Project Challenges
- A key consideration was the lifespan of the selected material, to minimise maintenance and replacement costs.
- The material had to remain robust while being permanently exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
- The selected grating would have to be installed in tandem with other materials.
- The selected decking had to allow access for the native wildlife.
Project Information
Project Category: Recreational Public Infrastructure
Scope of Work: Supply FRP grating
Treadwell Products :
- EX-Series® GratEX® FRP Square Mesh Grating
Treadwell Solution
- Treadwell’s FRP is durable with a long lifespan, and is virtually maintenance-free, keeping maintenance and repair costs to a minimum.
- GratEX® FRP grating is constructed with UV stabilisers, fire retardants and anti-slip grit surface, making it the ideal product for this outdoor solution.
- Treadwell products can be installed with other materials, if required, to meet the client’s expectations.
- The wide aperture of the grating allowed the natural habitat to thrive.
- Easily customised, FRP can be modified on site. Any variance on task is easily managed, without the need for a hot works permit.
- Being lightweight and easy to install, FRP is very manageable during construction.
