Projects

Castle Hill Water Reservoir Townsville featured a mural depicting Queensland's diverse flora and fauna. Corrosion of the tank and severe fading of the original artwork required removal and repainting, which was carried out faithfully by local artist Garth Jankovic using Dulux Weathermax HBR. The tank was high pressure water cleaned and rusted areas abraded, before it was primed with Zincanode 402 and painted with a couple of coats of Durebild STE MIO for maximum barrier protection. The Durebild STE MIO also provided a great "canvas" for the mural.

Dulux Flexituff, a seamless, elastomeric liner, was applied over aged concrete to prevent leaks and store water safely.

Water and waste treatment facilities are harsh environments that involve the use of settling, raking, pumping, sludging, clarifying, filtration and disinfection processes. Chemicals evolved include hydrogen sulphide and methane. Protection against constant wear-and-tear, and chemical attack was provided in this case by Duremax GPE general purpose epoxy.

Protection of the steel tank internal against corrosion was provided in this case by Duremax GPE general purpose epoxy. The exterior is protected against corrosion, UV ingress and harsh graffiti removal agents.

Externals of water treatment tanks require protection against corrosion (or spalling, in the case of concrete tanks) and UV radiation. Water treatment tanks are usually painted in a dark green to help the tank "blend in" visually with the environment.

The Somers Standpipe internal lining had to be completely removed and replaced. Abrasive blast cleaning to AS1627.4 Sa 3 was carried out and two coats of Duremax GPE at 320 microns total DFT now hold the town's water.