New Zealand
Australia
Perisher Valley
Perisher Valley
From being the Southern Hemisphere’s largest ski resort to being a base for bushwalking and mountain biking, Perisher Valley in New South Wales has activities suitable for all fitness levels. Discover walking trails and rock formations, while taking in the panoramic beauty of the valley. The location also boasts pristine waters, full of trout, making this a great fishing spot.
Treadwell was engaged to provide the decking for a set of stairs frequently utilised by skiers and snowboarders.
Project Challenges
- Selected material would be subject to extreme thermal contraction and expansion.
- Corrosion resistance was a key consideration.
- Selected material had to remain non-slip in various weather conditions.
Project Information
Project Category : Recreational Public Infrastructure
Scope of Work : Supply GratEX® FRP grating
Treadwell Products :
- ACCESS SYSTEMS GratEX® FRP Mini Mesh Grating
Treadwell Solution
- High performance GratEX® FRP Mini Mesh grating was specified in building the structure as a preferred solution over traditional materials.
- Constructed with anti-slip surface and corrosion resistant characteristics, GratEX® FRP grating is durable and meets the relevant compliance codes.
- Treadwell’s FRP products are constructed from premium resins that maintain structural integrity even when exposed to extreme weather conditions.
- FRP is simply fabricated and modified on site. This means there is no need for any hot works permit.
- Given the nature of FRP, any system utilising it is virtually maintenance free, keeping maintenance costs to a minimum.
