The High-Performance Coating System Used in Cross River Rail Project

Yeronga and Fairfield station upgrades in the Cross River Rail project were designed by the Hassell Studios, a leading architecture firm, in collaboration with the Queensland Government. Hassell Studios brought their expertise in heritage and contemporary design to create upgraded stations that are functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing.

Yeronga Station Upgrades

Yeronga station now boasts a newly built additional platform, an upgrade to the existing platform including a fully accessible pedestrian overpass with lifts and stairs, ramp installations for accessible car parking, a new canopy for all weather protection, and a drop zone for commuters. These upgrades have greatly improved the station's functionality and accessibility for commuters.

Fairfield Station Upgrades

Fairfield station has undergone several improvements to relocate and reconstruct the existing 130-year-old heritage waiting shelter, which was temporarily removed but later reinstated into the final design of the station. In keeping with the heritage look, the station has modern features such as a new pedestrian overpass, new lifts, bicycle storage, safer pedestrian access, more shelters, and landscaping. These upgrades have enhanced the station's functionality, safety, and aesthetics.

Importance of Coating System

One crucial aspect of the upgrades to both Yeronga and Fairfield stations is the coating system used on the mild steel. The coating system used was as follows:

1st coat: Dulux® Zincanode® 402 @ 75-microns (µm) DFT
2nd coat: Dulux® Duremax® GPE MIO @ 200-microns (µm) DFT
Topcoat: Dulux® Quantum® V92 @ 125-microns (µm) DFT

The coating system was applied using a spray application in the yard and brush and roller for stripes, bolts, and touch-ups on-site. "The Dulux® Quantum® V92 topcoat is truly exceptional and exceeds the performance expectations of any polyurethane available on the market," says James Booth, Dulux® Protective Coatings Business Development Executive. "Not only does it provide superior protection, but it also offers exceptional colour retention when exposed to exterior elements. It's a top-of-the-line product that we are proud to offer to our customers."

Quantum V92 is a high-performance coating that provides a premium quality finish for high-demand areas such as commercial facades, road and rail infrastructure, retail complexes, high-rise offices, and apartments. In addition to its excellent durability, Quantum V92 also has exceptional graffiti resistance, making it ideal for public areas that are prone to graffiti vandalism.

Applicator and Fabricator

Seamless Industrial Solutions, the applicator, and IDEC Solutions, the fabricator, did an excellent job in applying and installing the coating system on the mild steel. Their attention to detail and expertise ensured that the coating system was applied correctly, and the mild steel was protected from corrosion and damage.