Projects
Jack Evans Boat Harbour Stainless Steel Wire Balustrades – Tweed Heads
A large-scale landscape metalwork project featuring marine-grade stainless steel wire balustrades with custom timber top rails for the Jack Evans Boat Harbour waterfront precinct.
Project Overview
Category: Balustrades, Marine & Boating
Location: Tweed Heads, NSW
Project Description: Southern Stainless successfully tendered and was contracted by Multiplex to undertake the Landscape Metal Work Package for Jack Evans Boat Harbour in Tweed Heads.
The project included the fabrication and installation of stainless steel balustrade systems incorporating horizontal stainless steel wire and custom timber top rails. Designed specifically for a harsh seaside environment, the balustrade posts were manufactured from 12mm 316 marine grade stainless steel flat bar with 16mm thick base plates to ensure long-term durability and structural integrity.
Each stainless steel post was manually polished to a 400 grit satin finish before being individually electropolished after welding to maximise corrosion resistance. The installation process included chemically set fixings, precision levelling, grouting, wire installation, and final timber rail integration.
Our Role
- Tender submission and project delivery
- Fabrication of stainless steel landscape balustrades
- Installation of horizontal stainless steel wire systems
- Manufacture and integration of custom timber top rails
- In-house polishing and electropolishing for coastal durability
- On-site installation and precision levelling
Key Features
- Stainless steel wire balustrade systems
- Custom timber top rails
- 12mm 316 marine grade stainless steel flat bar posts
- 16mm thick stainless steel base plates
- 400 grit satin finish with individual electropolishing
- Chemically fixed and grouted installation system
- Designed for harsh waterfront and coastal environments
Applications
This type of balustrade is ideal for:
- Waterfront parks and boardwalks
- Public landscape and recreation projects
- Coastal infrastructure developments
- Riverwalks and cycleways
- Architectural public spaces
Project Outcome
The completed balustrade installation provides a durable, low-maintenance solution that enhances safety and complements the natural waterfront environment. The combination of stainless steel and timber delivers a contemporary architectural finish suited to the public recreational setting.
