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Harry Bennett Park Riverside Infrastructure Upgrade

DM Composites was engaged to upgrade the riverside infrastructure at Harry Bennett Park, delivering a flood-resilient FRP decking and handrail system that restored safe public access while preserving the surrounding marine and foreshore environment—all without compromising on durability or visual appeal.

LOCATION

Following significant damage to public infrastructure along the Taree riverside due to historic flooding, MidCoast Council identified the need for durable, safe, and low-maintenance replacements for the park’s damaged riverside decking and handrails. DM Composites was appointed to replace the timber system with our proprietary DM WOOD WPC Decking system and matching FRP handrail solution – designed to be flood-resilient and visually consistent with the local environment.

OUTCOME

The new FRP decking and balustrade solution revitalised the riverside walkway, enhancing safety and accessibility for park visitors. Unlike timber, FRP offered long-term reliability with zero corrosion and no need for repainting or sealing – key for riverside installations exposed to constant moisture and UV exposure.

CHALLENGES AND Solutions

Proximity to waterway:

All works occurred on and over water, requiring non-invasive methods and contingency against riverbank disturbance.

Public interface:

The site remained in a publicly accessible area throughout construction. DM Composites implemented clear safety barriers and staging to protect park users.

Structural integration:

The FRP components needed to align with existing concrete interfaces and slope tolerances of the original structure.

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