Customers using Towradgi Station will soon have a new ticket to ride with accessibility upgrades currently underway. These upgrades include a nature-themed metal footbridge made with Arrow Metal perforated screens.
Click to see more photos of this project.
Arrow Metal worked to help fulfil the station’s upgrade, part of the NSW Government Transport Access Program that improves public transport accessibility.
The new metal footbridge will connect Towradgi’s two platforms, making train travel easier for people with disabilities, limited mobility, prams, and luggage. Arrow Metal also manufactured matching staircase balustrade and lift landing screens, creating a cohesive design scheme throughout the station.
An all-weather perforated metal footbridge
The new perforated metal footbridge, staircase, and landing screens feature a complex tree design by architects DesignInc, created using Arrow Metal PixelPerf™ custom perforation service. PixelPerf™ replicates any image in perforated metal, including photos, graphics, drawings, text, and logos.
One of the biggest design challenges was providing customers with protection from the elements. The solution was to sandwich clear 12 mm polycarbonate screening between a double layer of identically perforated sheets to maximise light and visibility, while offering rain and wind protection. All the edges of the 3 mm perforated aluminium screens were folded for extra strength and finished in a Shale Grey powder coating, complementing the contemporary style of the new-look station under construction by Degnan.
Arrow Metal: infrastructure upgrade expertise
Towradgi Station, which opened in 1948, is the latest stop of Arrow Metal successful track record in train station and public transport upgrade projects.
To discuss perforated metal styles and customization options for public sector and transport projects, call Arrow Metal team on (02) 9748 2200 or send an enquiry to sales@arrowmetal.com.au. Browse or download Arrow Metal Perforated Metal Catalogue or Project Look Book for more perforated metal inspiration. You can also browse the Arrow Metal Project gallery.
