NATIONAL PRECAST FEATURE
LONG-TERM SOLUTION CRITICAL TO NEW MELBOURNE SUBURB
Project: Marigold Estate Location: 1080 Doherty’s Road Tarneit Precaster: Reinforced Concrete Pipes Australia Client: Winslow Constructors Developer: Growland
Good drainage design is one of the foremost concerns of any new development. What is immediately obvious is that new buildings create increased drainage flows and any risk of flooding must be eliminated. But less obvious is the impact of inadequate drainage that can lead to weakened foundations, mould, damp and even termites. Robust and long lasting drainage products are the key to good drainage design and a new development project in one of Melbourne’s expanding regions is ensuring that its new residents will benefit for years to come by the use of reinforced concrete pipes in its drainage system.
FOREVER HOMES AMIDST GREENERY The development of Marigold Estate is currently underway in the quiet suburb of Tarneit North. Located just 27kms from Melbourne’s CBD and only two minutes from the Tarneit Railway Station, the new development comprises three land holdings in Plumpton and will deliver 450 new homes to the new community. Developer Growland hopes that Marigold Estate will encourage residents to build their forever homes, establishing themselves amongst a thriving community surrounded by greenery. Included in the development are multiple amenities including childcare centres, medical clinics and primary and secondary schools.
FOREVER HOMES REQUIRE FOREVER CONCRETE Beneath Marigold Estate lies an intricate and well-designed drainage system comprising over 400 reinforced concrete pipes that have been manufactured and supplied by National Precast Master Precaster, Reinforced Concrete Pipes Australia (RCPA). Precast concrete pipes were specified for this project because of their long term viability. Being manufactured in a factorycontrolled environment, the pipes were able to be produced to a high level of accuracy and quality. Varying in radii, the pipes were cast vertically and set with an RRJ 2.34m rebate. 16
Waste + Water Management Australia | June/July 2020
