McElligotts has recently had the pleasure of working on a series of Telstra Towers that we started back in mid-June, 2021.
Our team was engaged to carry out protective coatings application on the metal angles that will eventually form the structure of the towers. These components were stacked tightly on transport pallets, making the removal of larger items challenging. Every piece had to be handled with precision and care to avoid disturbing the stacks and creating a safety risk.
Another important step involved masking the bolt holes to protect them during painting. This process took several hours but was essential to ensure the integrity of each connection point once the towers are assembled. With preparations complete, we applied a specialised coatings system designed to provide long-term durability against the harsh Australian elements.
Where required, we also ensured that coatings complied with passive fire protection specifications to support the safety and resilience of critical infrastructure like communication towers.
McElligotts would like to thank Telstra for giving our team the opportunity to work on this project. We have been working hard continuously for the past three months and look forward to seeing the results of our effort when the towers are completed.
Check out our projects map to view more protective coatings projects that our team have completed throughout all of Australia.
