It was essential for our design team to capture the essence of the initial concept sketches from the landscape architects. To do it, we needed to carefully modify our Balmoral™ off-the-shelf product in such a way that the completed structures perfectly reflected the design intent.

Installation methodology was the greatest challenge for the bridges, as we needed to complete everything around the wider project schedule at Gregory Hills. Specifically, we couldn’t access the sites until the civil engineers had left – and we had to be out before the landscape contractors arrived.

Fortunately, we were able to successfully accomplish the tight turn around as the landscape architects brought us on board early, allowing us to have everything ready for the install well before time.

The landscape architects wanted a distinctive design for the bridges that was functional, but also looked good.

To achieve their vision, we came up with an innovative mix of materials that gave both bridges a visual ‘wow’ factor. This included a galvanised sub structure, Coreten posts, FRP decking, stainless steel balustrade and customised stainless handrails, all finished with eye-catching LED strip lighting.

• Coreten posts
• LED strip lighting
• Curved design

Classed as a ‘brownfield development’, the Gregory Hills site was ex-industrial and quite bare. With no existing habitats, flora or fauna to preserve, the sustainability focus was firmly on the future rather than the past – and delivering the most efficient and durable structures possible for the new community to enjoy.