SIS has recently completed the design & construct of a SISCo-FC composite boardwalk and bridge structure for the Office of Environment & Heritage, NSW Parks & Wildlife. Named ‘The River Walk’, the boardwalk is 200 meters in length and follows along the bank of the River Lett at the Hartley Historic Site, near Lithgow in Australia’s stunning Blue Mountains. It is constructed from a combination of recycled wood plastic composite material, that allowed 16,800 kilograms of waste to be diverted from landfill along with high performance StructuralComp FRP. This state of the art material combination means that the boardwalk is mostly maintenance free and has a life expectancy beyond 70 years. The boardwalk is managed by the National Parks & Wildlife Service of NSW.

Sustainable Infrastructure Systems (SIS) specialises in the development and manufacture of high quality sustainable products. Our specialty in FRP infrastructure solutions makes SIS the first choice for civil infrastructure constructed from the world’s leading sustainable materials. SIS draws on a wide range of experience providing innovative and cost-effective infrastructure solutions, regardless of the size or complexity of our client’s projects.

Demonstrating the extremely versatile applications for SIS’ StructuralComp FRP products, we have undertaken testing of our Round Hollow StructuralComp FRP range as sign posts for the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of National Parks, Sports & Racing – Moreton Bay Marine Park. The StructuralComp FRP posts have been in use throughout the harsh environment of the coastal marine park for three years now and have proven extremely durable. We are about to complete another stage in the park signage upgrade program with our StructuralComp FRP products. The posts have also proven very popular with saltwater oyster farms around South Australia’s coast line.

The Cairns Regional Council, located in far north Queensland, Australia has recently installed one of two new shared path pedestrian bridges as part of a cycleway development. Council have recognised the need for high strength, lightweight and extremely durable materials to withstand the harsh climate of Australia’s far north. SIS were contacted to supply our StructuralComp FRP components to work within the steel superstructure.

SIS has recently completed a ceiling refurbishment in partnership with Bermagui Constructions in NSW. The Sutherland Leisure Centre in NSW, Australia has undertaken a general centre renovation that included the ceiling above the main pool. SIS was called upon by the architect to propose an alternative to steel that would not require painting so as to minimise future maintenance requirements. SIS technicians were able to colour match our FRP product to the exact colour specification of a Dulux Shimmer Quarter – a colour similar to light blue.

Project works were completed during June on the City of Melbourne’s Yarra footbridge that connects Flinders Street Station to Southbank at the Southgate & Langham Hotel complex in Victoria, Australia. SIS have custom designed and fabricated an FRP substructure and decking system that has allowed for hidden fixings, best achievable Australian standard slip rating and loading capability along with a water runoff system and very pleasant aesthetics. Contact us if you would to receive a case study on this project or would like further information.