Glass Reinforced Polyester Drainage Channels in Gold Coast Hockey Centre by Hydro

Hydro Construction Products was commissioned to supply MEA Fluid from their comprehensive range of glass reinforced polyester drainage channels in the recent refurbishment of the Gold Coast Hockey Centre in Keith Hunt Park. In addition to MEA Fluid, the Australian-owned and operated company also provided units of galvanised steel slotted grate to complete the project.

The Gold Coast Hockey Centre: Project Background

The $16.5 million upgrade project of the Gold Coast Hockey Centre aims to deliver a world-class facility capable of hosting the hockey competition of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. The improved facility features an all-new amenities to cater for elite training and competition, club and community usage. It houses a total of 500 permanent seating capacity, which expands temporarily to 5,000 seating capacity.

Glass Reinforced Polyester Drainage Channels from Hydro

Hydro teamed up with Polytan Asia Pacific to deliver MEA Fluid glass reinforced polyester drainage channels to the Gold Coast Hockey Centre. The innovative drainage channels are designed with top-of-the-line materials suitable to use in a wide range of high-demand applications.

Using a combined polyester resin compound, mineral fillers, glass fibre mats, and additives, the team harnesses the sheet moulding compound (SMC) technology to achieve maximum strength and functionality. The result is Hydro's remarkable glass reinforced polyester drainage channels that offers stability with low thermal expansion.

MEA Fluid Glass Reinforced Polyester Drainage Channels Product Details:

• GRP-made drainage channel with a sealable channel groove and clear opening width of 100mm
• Available in one-metre length
• Has vertical discharge outlet connector for channel or inline sump
• Grates available in stainless steel, ductile iron, and galvanised steel
• Slip-resistant or slotted designs
• Improved grate security with Boltless Clipfix locking system
• Exact fitting of channels with an interlocking joint system
• Applicable to use in heavy-duty loading applications as per AS3996

MEA Fluid glass reinforced polyester drainage channels provide year-round lightweight, resilient, and easy-to-install water management solutions for Queensland's leading hockey centre.

To learn more about MEA Fluid and other innovative slip-resistant stainless steel grates, contact Hydro at 1300 GO HYDRO or visit www.hydrocp.com.au today!