C&K Magnetic Island Community Kindergarten wanted to have an area for the children to sit beneath a favourite tree. They needed a product that was non-toxic and non-splintering and they also wanted to raise awareness of recycling and sustainability among the children.

They called on Michael Terkelsen from Lifestyle Landscapes who designed and built the perfect place for little people to rest using recycled-plastic slats. He also built a bridge made from recycled-plastic Enduroplank™ with a composite fibre sub-structure.

With left over material, Michael got really creative, constructing a mini home for the really little people on the island. Staff, parents and, most importantly, the children are thrilled with the enchanting new additions.

The stunning coastline along Lennox Head is very popular with surfers, yet access to the beach was difficult. The steep gradient of a slippery dirt track from the car park to the beach, proved a safety hazard for users. The resultant erosion of the soil not only made the path difficult to navigate, resulting in many accidents, but was also detrimental to the surrounding flora and fauna. Ballina Shire Council chose to install a 100-metre composite fibre and Enduroplank™ staircase and boardwalk running from the car park to the water’s edge. This solution was so successful two more stages of boardwalk were installed along the headland offering visitors fantastic views north to Byron Bay Lighthouse.

Visit our website for more information on the Lennox Head installation.

Stonington City Council, in Victoria, has funded a ground breaking project that will increase habitat connectivity, improve water quality and provide recreational and educational opportunities.

Through clever environmental design the 'Lower Yarra River Biodiversity Linkages Project’ uses materials obtained through sustainable or recyclable sources. An elevated Enduroplank™ boardwalk with a composite fibre sub-structure, which was designed and constructed by Replas, allows users to experience views of the wetlands and the river. The location is further enhanced by a selection of picnic settings and benches all made from 100% Australian recycled plastic.

‘Enduroplank™ is easy to install due to the consistency of the boards and due to them covering a fair bit of territory by being 195 mm wide.’ Ken Snow, Director, Snow Homes – Installer.

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’.

The Kuranda Railway Station in Nth Qld opened in 1910 to aid transportation between the town and Cairns. These days the only cargo carried is the many tourists that flock to the area each year.

When Qld Rail needed to refurbish the pedestrian bridge at this heritage station they wanted to use a product that would outlast timber and reduce maintenance costs. They chose Enduroplank™, in a wood grain finish with composite fibre joists beneath, ensuring a long-lasting and worry-free solution for the station.

Toowoomba, like many towns, was devastated by the recent floods. Structures were destroyed as vehicles and debris were carried downstream in the huge tsunami-like walls of water.

The Toowoomba Bird Habitat stood right in the path of this destruction. Made from Enduroplank™ and composite fibre, the viewing platform was inundated, yet after the flooding abated, stood unscathed.

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The Twelve Apostles car park, in Victoria, is now the site of some very innovative and sustainable bridge construction. Six timber footbridges have been transformed with the installation of recycled-plastic Enduroplank™ decking.

The new bridges, which also feature a composite fibre sub-structure, are a perfect solution in this harsh coastal environment where timber rots quickly due to the damp salty air.

Parks Victoria was particularly pleased that during their busy period at the site, it took only a short time to install these low maintenance and cost effective structures.

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There’s nothing we like more than heading down to our favourite beach to soak up some summer sun.

Clovelly Beach, NSW, is a small and tranquil beach, popular with family groups and the elderly. When its old timber disabled ramp was in need of repair, Randwick City Council chose to use recycled-plastic materials to refurbish the deck, kick rails and posts.

The council said they wanted a ramp that could, ‘withstand long term damage caused by sea water, and offer a safer surface for beachgoers’.

The use of our new brown Enduroplank™ has produced a stunning result and will be enjoyed by the community for many summers to come.

It will soon be easier than ever to get around the laid back city of Mackay, with the addition of the new Bluewater Trail. The 21-kilometre shared pedestrian-cycle trail encircles the city and will link several tourist attractions, including the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, Bluewater Lagoon, Bluewater Quay and the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens.

The trail incorporates a walkway—The Pioneer Environmental Walk—which is under water four weeks of the year. Mackay Regional Council needed a product for this part of the trail that could withstand such conditions, so the natural choice was Replas’ recycled-plastic Enduroplank™ with a composite fibre sub-structure from Wagners.

The 1.2km footpath, 30 m bridge over Alligator Creek and 1 km of boardwalk was installed by Abergeldie Constructions.

‘The final appearance of the completed boardwalk is a credit to all involved. The products incorporated into the project offered a superior product over conventional methods and products used in the past.’

John Board, QLD Construction Manager with Abergeldie Constructions.

In 2008, the Sunshine Coast Council purchased three bridges to be installed by the Bridge Maintenance Division. Replas provided assistance and instruction to the team, as did staff from Wagners—who manufacture the composite fibre.