Overtime, Melbourne has been known for its incredible heritage and historical buildings. However, after 108 years, the Palace Theatre’s time had come to end with the demolition of the building commencing earlier this year in late February. As part of the new Metro redevelopment, Le Méridien Melbourne will be located at the front of the Bourke/Spring Street tram stop and a stone’s throw from Victoria’s Parliament Square. The newly renovated 12-storey hotel will be converted from the already existing low-rise building and will draw inspiration from both   ...read more

It is two weeks since the state of Victoria went into a stage three lockdown to help contain the spread of the coronavirus but with 484 new cases confirmed on Wednesday, 403 yesterday and over 3000 active cases remaining in the state, Victoria has so far held off the decision to introduce stage four restrictions. As of 12:00am on Thursday morning, the use of face masks also became mandatory across the state to prevent a second wave of the virus. To combat the coronavirus, we have to a adopt different social distancing strategies and Australian Bollards COVID-19 Range has a  ...read more

As restrictions continue to ease, more cases of the virus have once again begun to increase throughout Victoria. However, it is vital that businesses remain open to keep the economy going. Australian Bollards has invented the COVID-19 Range which are now in stock, helping provide the public with multiple benefits to ensure as minimal contact as possible. These ultimate solutions have been designed specifically to assist in preventing the spread of the virus. Our latest solution includes both the AB-BS900-63S (http://australianbollard  ...read more

As more people are returning to work and preparing for the next stage of the coronavirus pandemic, it is vital for businesses to continue maintaining social distancing. Australian Bollards proudly introduces its latest solution in the AB-BS900-63S (http://australianbollards.com.au/2020/Retractable%20Belt%20Barrier%20PDF.pdf) Tensile Retractable Belt Barrier to help in the fight against COVID-19. The latest development of the AB-BS900-63S builds sophistication to social distancing by acting as a protective crowd barrier.   ...read more

A Yarra Tram derailed on Cotham Rd in Kew last Sunday morning, leaving several people hospitalised after the incident. The tram ploughed into the front yard of a block of units in Melbourne’s east following a collision with a car (https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/tram-derails-after-colliding-with-car-ploughs-through-fence-in-kew-20191006-p52y1q.html). This isn’t the first time the number 3011 tram has crashed. Previously, back in May 2016 (http://australianbollards.com.au/blog/how-australian-bollards-could-have-prevented-the-tram-crash-in-kew), the same   ...read more

Alternations have been made to the eastern Main Yarra Trail under both sides of the Swan Street Bridge (https://www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/newsroom/2018/10/05/swan-street-bridge-reopens-again/) through the suburbs of Richmond, Cremorne and Burnley in Melbourne. The bridge upgrade began back in March 2017 and was completed by mid-2018, however, minor adjustments and improvements to the trail have recently been made in the past few months. Pedestrians and cyclists (https://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/projects/swan-street-bridge-upgrade-melbourne/) will now find it e  ...read more

Over the past week Australian Bollards has successfully installed brand new glass panels at the Caribbean Business Park in Scoresby. Tailoring to our client’s needs, Australian Bollards' range of transparent glass panels will keep you safe with a touch of class and also make it aesthetically pleasing on the eye as it can blend in with the surroundings. All of Australian Bollards' range of glass balustrades and handrails are manufactured in accordance with the current Australian Glass and Glazing Standards 1288 which were formed  ...read more

In the last week Australian Bollards continued with another successful installation at the Caribbean Business Park. We have supplied and installed perforated balustrade panels and stainless-steel handrails which are compliant with the Australian handrail’s standard of AS1657. These high-grade 5005 H34 aluminium 3mm thick perforated panels have been powder coated to not only add an outer layer of colour, but also acts as an extra layer of protection from the outside elements. (http://www.australianhandrails.com.au/) Pow  ...read more

With the Mernda Rail Extension now complete, over 8,000 commuters from Melbourne’s northern suburbs can now reach the CBD each day. Three new train stations built along the extension will provide passengers with easy access to work, school, shopping and entertainment around Melbourne’s CBD, Middle Gorge and Hawkstowe stations. NJM Group and Australian Handrails are glad to have worked alongside John Holland on the government’s $2.4 billion Level Crossing Removal project which finished in August this year. Our team of experienced installers cu  ...read more

Australian Bollards provides easy to install Ball Fence barriers and handrails for indoors and outdoors, commercial and civil installations. They can act as a barrier between vehicles and pedestrians, between floor staff and forklifts, cyclists and motorists, as handrails down staircases and on bridges, factories, loading areas and warehouses. They act as a tubular handrail and stanchion system and can be transported and installed in short notice to provide a level of security that is required by government and security standards (AS1657). Our galvanised steel Monowills Safety H  ...read more