Port Hedland International Airport in Western Australia is an important airport for passengers who work in the growing mining industry. This increasingly busy airport is undergoing upgrades and a year ago added approximately 400 Replas 145 mm black bollards to define the boundary of the car park.

Refurbishment works along the Shoalwater Foreshore Reserve, in WA, include access paths made from recycled-plastic decking. The project, overseen by the City of Rockingham, replaced ageing timber walkways and access points to ensure the structure fits comfortably with the fragile dune environment as well as being aesthetically pleasing.

City of Rockingham Mayor, Barry Sammels said, ‘This has become a popular spot for both local people and for visitors so it is important to have well designed well-constructed access and viewing areas that are both safe and visibly pleasing.

‘While being completed at a relatively modest cost, we are grateful to Coast West for supporting the project. It is also important that we ensure the coastal dunes are vegetated and protected from the growing number of people who access this part of the coast.’

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On the 26 August our WA Sales Manager, Scott Herbert, will lace up his running shoes and hit the road in order to raise as much money as possible for the Starlight Children’s Foundation Australia. Scott will run the half marathon in this year’s City to Surf in Perth and is eagerly looking for sponsors to support him in his mission to raise funds. Visit his fundraising page to find our more or to help Scott reach his goal of raising at least $1000 for this excellent cause.

The Rottnest Island Authority, in WA, investigated various products that would be suitable for installation at remote and environmentally harsh locations. The Enduroplank™ deck, with a composite fibre sub-structure, fit the criteria as it has a low environmental impact, requires minimal maintenance and aesthetically fits in with the coastal landscape of the island. The resulting structure contains no wood or metal other than fixings and brackets. Roland Mau, Manager – Marine and Terrestrial Reserve, Rottnest Island Authority said, ‘This installation has been designed specifically to withstand a harsh environment with minimal requirement for regular and ongoing maintenance’.

When a parent at St Michael’s in Bassendean, WA, entered the recent Coles competition and won a Replas seat for their school, little did they know it would cause such a reaction at the school.

The new seat looked so good compared to the rickety old wooden benches surrounding it that the school decided to update the seating outside all of the classrooms.

‘I looked at the tag on the seat we had won and contacted Replas who were very helpful and accommodating. The 6 new benches I ordered arrived within a few days. They immediately improved the look around the school and created a buzz of excitement amongst the kids and parents as everyone likes to know what happens to their recycling after it is put into the bins. I think it is important that we show everyone the value of recycling and how valuable things can be made from recycled products'. Laurie Bechelli, Principal of St Michael’s, Bassendean, WA.

‘The Dogs Refuge Home receives no government funding and so relies solely on community support to fund its operations; therefore, in any purchase we are looking to make sure it is a worthwhile investment. Not only do the seats look great, but they are very comfortable and durable.’ Nerilie Watson, Shenton Park Dog Refuge.

Animal welfare charity, Shenton Dog Park refuge in WA, is concerned with social responsibility issues and they try to do anything they can to support sustainability in their operations.

When they needed to replace some old wooden garden seats, they chose Replas seats not only because they are made from recycled plastic, but because they also had the style they were looking for.

‘Once the sand was tipped in we drove the dingo over the end panels to level the sand with no problems, the panels did not move. We have used timber before and in order to bolt it into place and secure it takes a lot longer and a lot more effort to get them level and straight.’ Will Grimes, Contractor.

At Replas, we love working with people who are just as passionate as we are. Will Grimes is a contractor from WA, who is really supporting our efforts and was once again happy to work with recycled plastic when installing an edge around a long-jump pit at Hartfield Park, in the Shire of Kalamunda.

Will said even he was surprised at, ‘how quick it was to install the panels,’ needing only his 11 year-old son to help him! According to Will the best thing is that the panels have given ‘an edge with no sharp points and will not splinter—the best possible outcome’.

We all know the benefit of exercising and now with the range of exercise stations from Fitness Trails® there’s an easy and cost-effective way to exercise while having fun outdoors. Councils and schools around the country are realising the benefit of providing free outdoor exercise equipment—and Australians are loving it!

Busselton, WA—this self-guided system in this picturesque location, allows for use with, or without, supervision.

Robe, SA—locals are delighted with the newly installed Fitness Trail® in the Robe Street Recreation Park. The park also features several recycled-plastic settings—for those who prefer to take it easy. ‘The equipment has been a tremendous success. It is being used by various groups, and some young mums are out there before the sun rises and again after work most days.’ Cr Jenny Matthews, District Council of Robe.

The City of Canterbury, NSW—selected a Separated Exersite™: four stations each containing different ranges of exercise equipment. ‘The Separated Exersite™ was carefully chosen because of its durability, ease of use, appeal to a diverse range of users, and previous success by other councils and schools’. The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Robert Furolo MP

The community of Onslow in The Shire of Ashburton, WA, has worked for the past three years to create a community garden. The vision for the garden was that it would be a holistic environment that supports healthy active lifestyles.

Replas seating was chosen as the community agreed it would complement the ideals and features of the garden.

At Rossmoyne Primary School they take their commitment to the environment seriously. When the school needed new seating, bollards and signage they realised the only responsible choice was to use recycled plastic products.

Geoff Anderson, principal at Rossmoyne said, ‘We chose Replas as a consequence of our strong environmental /recycling focus and decision to search for recycled products for school use whenever possible’.

He says, ‘all three components have been well received,’ and he is particularly happy with the seating, adding, ‘it has a much warmer feel than the previously used aluminium products’.

Geoff says the school will continue its search for recycled products and is committed to using them in the future.