Projects
New Farm Ferry Terminal Stainless Steel Balustrades & Fabrication
A comprehensive ferry terminal upgrade featuring high quality stainless steel, aluminium, and steel fabrication, designed for durability, safety, and long-term performance in a busy riverside environment.
Project Overview
Category: Balustrades, Commercial, Ferry Terminals
Location: New Farm, Brisbane
Project Description: Southern Stainless was engaged to manufacture and install a range of stainless steel, aluminium, and steel components as part of the New Farm Ferry Terminal upgrade.
The project required a premium finish across all elements to ensure long-term durability in a high-traffic, riverside environment. All stainless steel components were fabricated from 316 marine grade material, mechanically polished to a 1000 grit finish, and fully electropolished after fabrication. This process achieved a surface smoothness of <0.2mm Ra, significantly improving corrosion resistance and minimising tea staining.
Combining new fabrication with refurbishment works, the project delivered a cohesive and high-performance outcome while maintaining existing features where possible.
Our Role
- Fabrication and installation of stainless steel components
- Aluminium and steel fabrication across multiple elements
- Electropolishing and high-grade finishing for durability
- Custom machining of specialised components in-house
- Refurbishment of existing mesh panels and handrails
Key Features
- Balustrade glazing posts from 16mm plate
- 13.52mm toughened laminated glass infill with Invisi-Shield coating for self-cleaning properties
- Custom sliding and swinging gates with Makrolon polycarbonate infill panels
- Sliding gate rollers machined in-house from solid 316 stainless steel
- 16mm 5083 grade aluminium gangway cover plates
- 4mm 5083 aluminium and steel balustrades for viewing window surrounds
- Heavy-duty 3-coat paint system in Venezia Gold and Falzonal A
- Stainless steel rest area seating frame
- Refurbishment of existing mesh panels and handrails via mechanical polishing and electropolishing
Applications
This type of fabrication is ideal for:
- Public transport infrastructure
- Ferry terminals and waterfront precincts
- High-traffic commercial environments
- Architectural balustrades and access systems
- Marine and riverside projects
Project Outcome
The upgraded New Farm Ferry Terminal improves accessibility, safety, and capacity for passengers while delivering a durable, low-maintenance solution suited to Brisbane’s riverside conditions. The combination of new fabrication and refurbishment ensures long-term performance and visual consistency across the site.
