The Fairfax Track Viewing Platforms footprint spans the cliff edge along the Fairfax Walk, which is nestled within the North Head Sanctuary – a place of significance for the Traditional Owners, the Gayamagal People.

To mitigate the risks of potential cliff falls and the damage caused by recent bushfires, the new viewing platforms have been relocated to better respond to the unique characteristics of the headland and provide a safer, more enjoyable viewing experience all year-round. Two new lookouts, the Yiningma Lookout to the North provides a vantage point to look back at the cliff face and breathtaking views to the horizon that are perfect for whale watching; the Burragula Lookout to the South allows for panoramic views of Sydney harbour, creating the ideal spot for events like the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, or simply, to watch the sun go down.

Glascott Landscape and Civil Sydney worked carefully and respectfully to configure the large sandstone blocks, pavers and concrete delivery into the desired vision at this well-visited destination. Due to the nature of the location, with elevated headland fully exposed to the elements and limited access for moving materials in and out of site, the team is working diligently through the constraints to deliver on a highly technical specification. Each element was carefully crafted to a high quality and shaped into the design intent for this significant landmark and tourist destination.

Penetron Admix was chosen to provide the ultimate durable mix for this extremely exposed position. With the location of the viewing platform susceptible to the extreme and rugged weather, including waterborne chemicals and salts from the ocean, Penetron Admix is proven to optimize concrete for long term durability. Penetron Australia worked closely with the onsite team Glascott Landscape and Civil, concrete suppliers Holcim and structural consultants SDA Structures to deliver the main structure and decorative specialty Hocim Geostone topping slabs.

In 2018, Laing O’Rourke was awarded a $955 million contract to transform Sydney’s Central Station, delivering new Sydney Metro platforms beneath the station and an extensive pedestrian concourse, known as Central Walk. The project was completed in 2023 ahead of metro services starting in 2024.

Penetron Australia is proud to have played a vital contribution to the construction of this milestone infrastructure project. With partners Laing O’Rourke and Holcim, we were involved from the outset, detailing the capping beam with Penetron products.

The opening of this 80-metre-long concourse was one of the major Sydney Metro upgrades to Australia’s busiest railway station.

Our products contributed to the successful delivery of the following:

Engineering marvel Central Walk, a new 80-metre-long by 19-metre-wide underground pedestrian concourse connecting all areas of the station and enabling easy interchange between modes of transport, including trains, buses, light rail, and in 2024, metro services.

Significant accessibility upgrades as a result of the installation of 14 new lifts and 42 new escalators, including escalator access to suburban rail platforms 12 to 23 for the first time in the station’s history. 

Penetron Admix was used in complex high-spec concrete mixes throughout the project. Allowing the design team to benefit from Penetron’s unique crystalline technology in high-strength, high-slump mixes. Penetron Admix doesn’t require specific W/C or cement content to perform. And has no incompatibility issues with workability admixtures, such as superplasticizers, retarders, etc.

On the successful delivery, Laing O’Rourke says:

“The team maintained their focus on delivering the project in the most sustainable way. In May 2021, the project achieved a 6 Star Green Star Design Review rating from the Green Building Council of Australia, representing World Leadership in sustainable building design. Through this process, several outcomes were recognised, including: a 90% reduction in potable water consumption; implementation of a Climate Adaptation Plan; and a 123% total cumulative saving across 13 Life Cycle Environmental indicators (such as climate change and ozone layer depletion) associated with materials selection and operational energy efficiency, compared to a reference project.”

20-28 Chalmers Street entrance to Central Walk is a new underground pedestrian concourse at Central Station that will better connect transport passengers to trains, light rail and the new Sydney Metro underground platforms.

As part of continued improvement by the NSW Government to upgrade infrastructure, Central Walk includes:

a 19-metre-wide tunnel from Chalmers Street linking to new Sydney Metro platforms under Central
new, easy access points to Sydney Trains platforms 16 to 23
escalators directly to suburban platforms for the first time.
The entry at Chalmers Street will provide direct access to Central Station for customers from the Surry Hills catchment area and a direct interchange for passengers from the CBD and South-East Light Rail.

In conjunction with design and construction teams, Penetron Admix was chosen to provide extensive waterproofing and durability to key structures in this area. Penecrete Mortar was used to treat all coil tie-bolt holes within the capping-beam

Sport and entertainment will now be enjoyed in the modern-day engineering and architectural marvel of the new Sydney Football Stadium. Completed and officially opened in late 2022, the stunning stadium is home to Sydney Football Club, The NSW Waratah’s Rugby and the Sydney Roosters RLC. Currently, the SFS is host to the 2023 FIFA Womens World Cup.

Designed for construction by Aurecon, alongside partners Cox Architecture, John Holland, Schlaich Bergermann Partner and the NSW Government. Early and collaborative involvement with the architect and contractor was critical for achieving the tight design and construction timeframe.

Aurecon was the structural engineer designing the 42,500-seat stadium which is a key component of the NSW Government’s stadia strategy and investment to promote a strong cultural and sporting sector in the state.

Proudly funded by the NSW Government, the new Sydney Football Stadium is a modern, world-class venue that provides Sydney with a sporting and entertainment precinct of an international standard for decades to come.

Penetron Admix was selected as the waterproofing and durability admixture of choice. We worked closely with John Holland and concrete contractors DMG to provide to provide concrete maintaining performance as per specification. Peneseal FHPS used in conjunction with Supercure HR as part of the Penetron curing and densification system to all concrete in trafficable areas providing abrasion resistance. Supercure HR to all concrete placed within the stadium.

“Solaris Civic Precinct“, a Multi storey mixed used development, NSW Government, Midcoast Council joint venture with Global Construction to deliver a well long overdue precinct to the local area and community. The development will comprise of 4 Towers with varying heights up to 10 storeys high, with multiple car spaces and recreational facilities for the community.
• New public library of 2000m2 including offices, meeting rooms & amenities.
• Indoor & outdoor public community space capable of accommodating over 200 people.
• Midcoast Council customer service centre, retail shops, supermarkets, hotel & gymnasium.
• A Visitor Information Centre of 100m2, office space, shared community lounge with library.
• Over 200 car parking spaces, disabled parking spaces & associated roadworks.
• Seniors living apartments, Community green spaces & gardens.
The land on which the development is located on, was the former Forster School of Arts Hall & became the focus for a plan for the civic precinct, which will also house a new, larger library for the community.
The site, located on the corner of Lake, West and Middle Streets, was acquired with the intent of utilising part of the land for the Council facilities and exploring commercial opportunities for the development of the rest of the land.
Penetron Australia was engaged in late 2018 to evaluate and carry out preliminary design options that best suited the development, more so the surrounding harsh environmental elements, as the site was in a water table and less than 100 metres away from Forster’s riverbank. After months of consultation with the engineers & developer, Penetron Australia was formally awarded the project to supply its products and services, as well as provide training to applicators to address the complexity and challenges surrounding the development and its site conditions.

“Solaris Civic Precinct” brought modernity, functionality, and a much needed centre to the local community.

Roads and Maritime Services will deliver the Burrill Lake Bridge project, which involves construction of a new bridge over salt water (Marine) to the east of the existing bridge. The project will improve overall reliability of the Princes Highway on the south coast by reducing future maintenance and providing a crossing and road approaches to withstand a one in 100 year flood event. The project will also improve road safety by providing new intersections to modern safety standards and provide improved pedestrian and cyclist access.

Burrill Lake Bridge – Princes Highway upgrade Roads and Maritime Services has completed the new Burrill Lake Bridge on the Princes Highway, just south of Ulladulla. Construction of this $58 million project was complete in March 2018.

This RMS project, the Burrill Lake Bridge, where all the Precast Prestressed Beams, were treated for durability with Penetron products to receive RMS B80 compliance (Address the high chloride content in the air).

Frasers Broadway in Central Park consists of a construction of a part 5/part 7 storey student housing development to Blocks 3B & 3C & a 5 storey student housing development on Block 10, with ground floor commercial uses.

Located in Chippendale, Sydney, the property is directly opposite The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS); close to the University of Notre Dame; and only 900m to The University of Sydney.
The property is set in Sydney’s iconic Central Park precinct and is a prestigious new building set in a cobble stoned street with lots of character and charm. Located right in the heart of Sydney’s education and creative zones, Central Park’s unique mix of restored historic buildings, globally significant architecture and new parklands is already filled with great retail and foodie outlets, including the iconic Spice Alley, with many more to come. Central Park is a landmark address in Sydney due to its iconic architecture, fabulous open parkland and vibrant new shopping mall. Developers Frasers Property and Sekisui House have collaborated with the world’s great architects, artists and sustainable design experts to bring Central Park to life.

Built contacted Penetron to provide a solution to waterproof the critical area of the underground sub-station. Conventional methods were not feasible as the area could not be over excavated, and the design was quite tricky. Penetron Admix was used to treat all concrete elements in the entire area of the sub-station plus 2 major lift pits, Penebar SW was used to seal all construction joints. Penecrete Mortar & Penetron was used to fill coil tie holes & to remediate minor moisture ingress.

A new commercial office development at 45-61 Waterloo Road in one of Australia’s most contemporary business precincts. NSW Government as one of the tenants.