Lidcombe Rise
Case study
Dulux Acratex products and systems were key in the specification of this Sydney apartment complex to provide long-term protection, easy maintenance, resist UV fade and a quality finish.
Project overview
Project: Lidcombe Rise
Location: 4 Church Street, Lidcombe, Sydney, NSW
Project works: Interior floors, ceilings and walls, and exterior steel, timber and concrete.
Products: Dulux paints, Dulux Acratex and Dulux Protective Coatings.
Client and Project Manager: Billbergia Group.
Architect: Plus Architecture.
Project Partners: NSW Land & Housing Corporation, Evolve Housing.
Applicators: Golden Eagle Painting and Sydney Wide Rendering.
Year: 2023
Background
The Lidcombe Rise development comprises four apartment towers featuring more than 300 private, social and affordable one-to-three-bedroom apartments, a childcare centre, and a retail precinct in the heart of Sydney’s entertainment and education hub, close to Lidcombe Town Centre and major transportation.
The challenge
Given the size and scale of Lidcombe Rise and its proximity to a major train line, Lidcombe Rise’s exterior masonry coatings had to be easy to maintain and resist dirt accumulation, pollution pick-up, shrinkage and cracking. On the predominantly north-facing exterior, it was vital the coatings could endure constant sunlight and resist UV fade while providing colour consistency and a quality finish. Inside the building, the interior products needed to provide a high degree of washability to support ongoing maintenance.
The solution
Project outcomes
“Any problems with paint and coatings usually surface quite early, but we have had absolutely nothing of that sort with Dulux. It’s reassuring to know that Dulux products have that integrity and durability we expect at Billbergia. We know and trust that the Dulux brand is synonymous with reliability and quality.
“I found working with Hoodad to be excellent. He is delightful to work with and very knowledgeable. His partnership on the project was another factor in its success.
“Overall, we were impressed with Dulux’s support throughout the project. They delivered what they promised and worked with us to achieve the outcomes intended in the most efficient and effective way, from both a time and cost factor.”
Chris Kang, Billbergia Senior Project Manager.
Project honours
Lidcombe Rise was recognised with several awards including the 2023 Boomtown! Project of the Year Awards (Outstanding Affordable Housing Project) and the 2023 Urban Taskforce Development Excellence Awards (Affordable Residential Development).
Dulux Acratex
Professional service, systems and solutions
Learn how Dulux Acratex performance systems were specified for the Lidcombe Rise development to resist cracking, dirt and pollution on all concrete and walkway walls, soffits, and planter boxes.
Products specified
New plasterboard ceilings
Interior beams to basement back of house block, brick, masonry
New plasterboard walls
Interior timber doors and trims
Exterior Zincanneal® door frames
Exterior timber door frames
External timber battens
Concrete, brick, off form
Exterior soffits
Garden planter boxes and low walls along walkways
Car park and basement road marking
New car park concrete floors
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