Merriwa Central School

Safer, Brighter and Built to Last

The Challenge

Merriwa Central School’s existing timber walkway had reached the end of its lifespan. The old structure were deteriorated beyond viable repair, creating ongoing safety and maintenance issues. They also posed hygiene challenges due to bird nesting, they lacked gutters and downpipes for proper drainage and failed to meet accessibility standards. The school required a durable, compliant and visually cohesive solution that could be delivered quickly, within the school holiday period and with minimal disruption to students and staff once term resumed.

Our Solution

Walkwayz was engaged to remove the existing timber walkways and replace them with a new, fully certified modular aluminium walkway system, designed, engineered, and pre-manufactured for rapid installation and long-term value. Key features included:

  • Pre-engineered system for fast delivery and assured compliance under EFSG standards
  • Integrated lighting and stormwater management, including gutters and downpipes
  • Anti-bird nesting and anti-climb design to improve hygiene and safety
  • High-visibility tactile markings for enhanced accessibility (AS1428 compliance)
  • Durable, low-maintenance aluminium construction, resistant to rust, rot, and corrosion
  • Seamless finish to complement the existing school environment

Despite the complexity of coordinating with another contractor completing concurrent concrete works, Walkwayz successfully delivered the project on time and within budget.

The Result

The new covered walkway has transformed connectivity and safety across the campus. Merriwa Central School now benefits from a brighter, cleaner and more compliant pedestrian link between key buildings, designed for both durability and accessibility. It’s achieved:

  • Safer, compliant access for all users including those with visual impairment
  • Improved drainage and lighting, enhancing safety and visibility
  • Low-maintenance, long-life structure with minimal upkeep
  • Minimal disruption to school operations, even with overlapping site works
  • Modern, visually cohesive upgrade that enhances the school’s appearance

Client feedback was that everything went smoothly, great communication and quality workmanship, delivered exactly as promised within budget and with minimal disruption.

The Merriwa Central School project demonstrates Walkwayz’ ability to provide a complete solution from design through to delivery that’s functional, compliant and future-ready.

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