Overhead Protection with Preston

Preston loading platforms double as overhead protection
on Watpac's One Central Park development

Preston was recently engaged to provide an overhead scaffold support system to Watpac on the upper levels of the One Central Park development in Central Park, Sydney.

With final stages expected to finish in June 2013, Central Park is set to become an icon of 21st century living, helping Sydney stake a claim as one of the world's great urban destinations. The $2 billion building project comprises two iconic residential towers rising above a retail centre and connected by terraced gardens.

As an alternative to a costly engineered cantilevered steel structured solution, Watpac sought to install a ready-made system capable of delivering an outcome that was safe, less expensive and could be installed and dismantled quickly.

Preston's overhead scaffold support system was comprised of Preston cantilevered Superdeck™ loading platforms stacked side by side to form large decks. Preston Super Barrier™ fencing was used to provide protection to any live edge exposure.

Steve Bowden, Preston Operations Coordinator, commented that the Preston loading platform system provided an 'off-the-shelf solution which allowed for the client to complete their construction works efficiently and at a fraction of the cost that would have been incurred otherwise'.

Representatives from Watpac have commented on being very pleased with Preston's creativity and problem-solving skills in modifying the use of their loading platforms and barrier fencing products.