CLIENT PROJECT

‘The Brewery Yard’ – Intumescent & Vermiculite Coating

  • CLIENTIcon Construction
  • CAPABILITYPassive Fire Protection
  • SECTORInfrastructure
  • LOCATIONChippendale, NSW
  • PROJECT STATUSComplete

Project description

Doolee were contracted by ICON for fire-coating works within The Brewery Yard heritage refurbishment project. The scope included removal of hazardous lead-based coatings via abrasive blasting with sealed containment, ventilation systems, and decontamination areas; application of tailored intumescent systems to primary structure across five multi-level buildings; and application of vermiculite coatings to achieve FRL 120.

Scope inclusions

  • Abrasive blasting and hazardous coating removal in sealed containment
  • Application of intumescent systems to structural steel to specified FRL
  • Application of vermiculite coatings to beams to FRL 120
  • Access via scaffold, EWPs, rope access
  • Protection of heritage items and newly installed equipment

Challenges & Highlights

Challenges

  • Multiple forms of access required in active construction zones
  • Coordination with multiple crews and trades
  • Containment and disposal of hazardous waste

Highlights

  • Achieved fire engineer and architect finish standards
  • Completed works within tight programme using day/night shifts
  • Delivered both structural fire performance and aesthetic finish