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The Waterhole Project |
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Phillips / Pilkington Architects Pty Ltd
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Timber Flooring / Decking Contractor:
Supplied by Boral Timber
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Boral Decking, Species: Spotted Gum
F27 Structural Hardwood, Species: Blackbutt
Cladding, Species: Spotted Gum
Hardwood poles and boards
Plywood |
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Monarto Zoo’s Waterhole project was the first stage of its ‘Zuloop’ initiative, which allows visitors to travel around the park on a tour bus, getting on and off at various points to enjoy an exhilarating, safari-like experience. The project’s walkway and associated platform have been designed to allow visitors to interact with the zoo’s giraffe population at the same level, in a comfortable and relaxed environment.
Monarto Zoo’s objective was to have a man-made structure created that would incorporate products sensitive to the environment in which it is located; products that would also be user friendly not only for visitors and the walkway’s builders, but most importantly, for the animals.
With functionality and aesthetics major considerations, timber construction materials were considered the most suitable, their natural appearance allowing the walkway and platform to blend harmoniously into the landscape.
Boral Timber products were specified for the project, not only because they met all of the requirements of the brief, but also because the zoo’s Project Manager wanted to support and utilise a business that could provide natural Australian Timber products that assist with all aspects of the overall project.
Timber products used in the construction include F27 Structural Hardwood in Blackbutt for the underfloor of the walkway and platform, Spotted Gum Decking for the walkway surface, and Spotted Gum Cladding for the feeding platform surrounds and amenities along the walkway. Other timber products incorporated into the structure include plywood and unseasoned hardwood poles and boards.
Peter Clark, Curator of Monarto Zoo, said, “The outcome is incredible. Comments from the public about the project, including its appearance and feel, are always positive.” |
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