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National Precast Feature
LONG-TERM SOLUTION CRITICAL TO NEW
MELBOURNE SUBURB
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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 increase 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 CDB 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 centers, 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 member Reinforced Concrete Pipes (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.
PIPES THAT ARE BETTER QUALITY, MORE ACCURATE AND LONGER LASTING
National Precast’s CEO Sarah Bachmann comments: “off-site manufactured precast concrete pipes enable a higher level of quality and accuracy, while delivering a durable and costefficient solution. As well, savings are afforded from installation differences that make installation easier, reduce labour costs and minimise damage.”
“Plus, they increase safety for workers both on and off-site. Considering the current events across the country and globe, safer construction is a necessary component for projects, and reducing the amount of people that need to be on site is a must to keep the community as safe as possible.”
GENERATIONS TO BENEFIT
RCPA is happy with the outcome of the manufacture and installation of the precast concrete pipes and is proud of the role the drainage system will play in ensuring safe and healthy forever homes for the Estate’s hundreds of residents.
Set to be completed in late 2020, Marigold Estate will create a nurtured community for many generations to come.
CONCRETE BENEFITTING MODERN DRAINAGE DESIGN PRINCIPLES
The pipes below the new Marigold Estate will serve to effectively control the amount of water runoff to mitigate flood risk, while maintaining the natural water cycle. Being reinforced concrete, they will last over 100 years and their robustness will ensure easy, cost-effective and damage-free installation. That will pay off in the long term by requiring minimal maintenance, thereby benefiting people and nature alike. Further, they will preserve the quality of the water without chemicals leaching.
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