Let's delve into the key features, construction progress, and the remarkable coating system used for the hidden structural steel.
Key Features:
- A Diverse Oasis: Queen's Wharf Brisbane will feature a remarkable blend of amenities, including a casino, hotels, 50 bars and restaurants, up to 2,000 apartments, and retail spaces. This diverse range of offerings will cater to locals and tourists alike, providing a truly immersive experience.
- Vast Scale: Spanning an impressive total area of 12 hectares, Queen's Wharf Brisbane stands as the largest private development in Queensland. This expansive project, designed by Cottee Parker Architects, is set to become an architectural masterpiece, transforming the city's landscape.
Exceptional Coating System for Long-Term Protection and Aesthetic Appeal
Ensuring long-term protection and aesthetic appeal for the external hidden structural steel at Queen's Wharf Brisbane, a remarkable coating system was carefully selected and skillfully applied by Tranzblast. The system encompasses the following components:
- 1st coat: Dulux® Zincanode® 402 @ 75-microns (µm) DFT- A two-pack epoxy zinc-rich primer formulated to provide cathodic corrosion resistance in harsh corrosive environments. It is highly recommended for application over abrasive blast cleaned steel surfaces, particularly in cases where overcoating is necessary without the need for special mist or seal coat techniques.
- 2nd coat: Dulux® Ferreko® No. 4 @ 250-microns (µm) DFT - is a versatile two-pack high build epoxy coating containing micaceous iron oxide pigment, providing rapid overcoating and excellent barrier protection. It can be directly applied to suitably prepared metal surfaces, allowing for a fast return to service with its high build MIO filled epoxy coating.
According to the feedback from the applicator, Tranzblast, they were highly impressed by the build capabilities of the Ferreko No. 4 coating. It not only saved time and money but also offered excellent corrosion protection without compromising on quality.
"Using Ferreko No. 4 was a game-changer. Its build capabilities allowed us to apply a high-build MIO coating in just two coats, which significantly reduced the time and cost of the project. The ease of application was impressive, and the results exceeded our expectations." says Tranzblast representative.
The choice to utilize Ferreko No. 4 coating was driven by the fabricator, Beenleigh Steel, who sought a solution that provided long-term protection for the steel, hidden from view but exposed to weathering, while adhering to the two-coat application requirement.
Queen's Wharf Brisbane is poised to redefine Brisbane's CBD and emerge as an architectural masterpiece. With its diverse range of amenities, significant scale, and remarkable construction progress, this development stands as a testament to innovation and vision in urban transformation.
