This 300m long timber walkway, has been constructed in some of the steepest and most difficult terrain within Taronga Zoo.
The walkway located adjacent to the Snow Leopard, Barbary Sheep and Himalayan Tahrs exhibits, required complex access, materials handling and security logistics.
The timber posts, bearers, joists and decking are all Queensland spotted gum and ironbark.
The walkway aesthetically blends in with the Zoo surrounds and includes:Ìý
•ÌýÌý Ìý150 x 150 posts – 230 posts up to 4.200m in length were used;
•ÌýÌý Ìý200 x 75 bearers – 502 lineal metres;
•ÌýÌý Ìý200 x50 joists – 2,457 lineal metres;
•ÌýÌý Ìý90 x 35 decking – 6,245 lineal metres;
•ÌýÌý Ìý34,000 stainless steel decking screws.
A most impressive timber walkway.
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Category
Construction (Commercial) » Best Use of Timber
Year
2012
Company
Carfax Commercial Constructions Pty Ltd
Project
Taronga Zoo Western Circulation Link
Suburb
Mosman
Prize
Winner