In 2019, Adelaide Airport will have its centenary celebrations commemorating the first official long-haul flight from England to Australia. The Air Race of 1919 featured Adelaide brothers Ross and Keith Smith aboard a Vickers Vimy heavy bomber aircraft. The restored Vickers Vimy is located inside the building for public display, and is now the site of Vickers Vimy and Sir Ross' and Keith Smith's Memorials.

As part of a two-stage project, Stoddart completed the first phase of installing two cantilevered walkways. The outdoor infrastructure will facilitate patron transfers between the long-term car park and the terminal building that passes the Vickers Vimy Memorial. The custom perforated metal panel walkway are designed and engineered using mild steel that is hot-dip galvanised and powder coated to suit their location.

The Adelaide Airport walkway is inspired by the Stoddart Infrastructure Decco Walkway design with its unique large-span, curved cantilever roof design and modular bolt-together assembly. The method of frame application and full-length guttering enhances its structural aesthetic. Custom perforated metal panels with travel-themed motifs between the posts are also integrated to provide stunning visuals to the canopies. And for added comfort, Stoddart incorporated patron-focused LED courtesy lighting.

Custom Stainless Steel Fabrication, the Stoddart Way

As one of the frontliners in custom stainless steel fabrication, Stoddart takes pride in providing a complete and quality service application based on their knowledge of the latest architectural design trends, and manufacture and installation techniques.

Stoddart delivered a turnkey service approach with the Adelaide Airport project by also completing the civil and electrical design, as well as project management including civil works, shelter installation, and project handover.

Learn more about Stoddart Infrastructure and their range of custom stainless steel fabrication by heading over www.stoddart.com.au today!