Thirteen years ago, Dulux® Ferreko® 810 (previously known as Ferrodor 810) Micaceous Iron Oxide Alkyd Enamel was applied to new steel elements introduced throughout the heritage site.

It still looks fantastic today, demonstrating MIO's anti-corrosion, anti-chalking qualities and ability to withstand public use.

The re-use of the defunct reservoir, transformed into an inner-city park in 2006, won national and international awards for heritage, landscape architecture and urban design.

Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects selected Ferreko® 810 for its industrial matt finish, ensuring the contemporary steel complemented the site's original heritage, including brick, cast iron and timber features.

Adam Hockey, Business Development Executive at Dulux® Protective Coatings, says there were initial concerns the MIO coating might scuff and mar in a high-use public location.

"After 13 years there are minimal signs of wear and tear, despite the hundreds of people that use this park every week. It is fantastic to see Ferrodor is up to the task of public use."

Dulux Protective Coatings team provided a strategy for maximum durability. Dulux® Zincanode® 402 was applied as a primer, followed by a base coat of Dulux® Duremax® GPE, before the MIO top coat.