Design Elements of the New Pakenham Station
The new Pakenham Station will provide a safer and more direct link between public transport, the town centre, and additional parking. The station's design reflects the regional and metropolitan character of Pakenham, with an iconic roof inspired by the suburb's rolling hills and bronze sunsets. The roof design is supported by 16 steel columns, finished in a four-coat system, adding to the station's modern look. Passengers will have access to two platforms for regional and metropolitan trains, with upgraded modern facilities, two lifts, stairs, and a climate-controlled waiting room at street level.
Protective Coating System Used for Lift Shafts, Steelwork, Steel Circular Columns and Skylights
Two main coating systems were used across the lift shafts and circular columns, as specified by Chris Eldred from the Dulux® Protective Coatings Victorian team.
“We ensured that the lift shafts and steelwork were coated with a system that meets the Australian Standard AS/NZS 2312.1:2014, providing protection against atmospheric corrosion in low C2 corrosivity environments. Additionally, we utilised a PUR4 coating system to protect the steel circular columns, which surpasses the AS2312.1:2014 standards.", explains Chris.
The lift shafts and steelwork are coated with a system consisting of:
- 1st coat: Dulux® Zincanode® 402 @ 75-microns (µm) DFT, is an economical zinc rich epoxy that provides excellent corrosion protection with rapid dry and overcoat times
- 2nd coat: Dulux® FIRETEX® Platinum-120 a solventless and low odour coating that offers fire and corrosion protection for up to 120 minutes in different environments. It is applied at varying thicknesses to different steel sizes, ensuring effective fire protection. This specialty epoxy intumescent coating not only meets the required protection standards but also ensures a very fast application turnaround, helping to keep this project on track.
- 3rd coat: Dulux® Weathermax® HBR in Colorbond Night Sky @ 75-microns (µm) DFT, is a long-lasting coating with high gloss and colour retention in extreme UV exposure
The steel circular columns are coated with:
- 1st coat: Dulux® Zincanode® 402 @ 75-microns (µm) DFT
- 2nd coat: Dulux® Durebild® STE @ 125-microns (µm) DFT, provides superior surface wetting properties and corrosion resistance, making it an excellent choice for barrier protection on steelwork
- 3rd coat: Dulux® Quantum® FX in FX39/001 Skyfall @ 50-microns (µm) DFT, a two-pack acrylic polyurethane, lustrous metallic coating ideal for enhancing architectural features
- Topcoat: Dulux® Durethane™ Low Sheen Clearcoat @ 40-microns (µm) DFT, is a high-quality polyester urethane finish that offers non-yellowing properties, excellent adhesion, and abrasion resistance.
The concealed sections of skylights are coated with Dulux Zincanode 402, whilst the top sections had a four-coat system consisting of:
- 1st coat: Dulux® Zincanode® 402 @ 75-microns (µm) DFT
- 2nd coat: Dulux® Durebild® STE @ 125-microns (µm) DFT
- 3rd coat: Dulux® Quantum® FX @ 50-microns (µm) DFT
- Topcoat: Dulux® Durethane™ Low Sheen @ 40-microns (µm) DFT
The construction of the Pakenham station is a significant project that will benefit the residents of Pakenham and Melbourne. The new stations will provide safer and more direct links between public transport, the town center, and additional parking. With the removal of level crossings and the extension of the metropolitan rail track, the project will reduce congestion and improve service reliability for passengers. The partnership between Level Crossing Removal Project, Genton, John Holland, and Stilcon Group is a testament to the teamwork necessary to complete such a complex project.
