Fish River Station, 3,500km from Adelaide, is located in the Northern Territory as part of the national reserve system. The station serves as a vital meeting ground for local communities and employs First Nations Rangers from the Daly River area.
The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation wanted to restore and upgrade the existing Ranger accommodation. Where possible, original features were preserved, with new features designed to improve the living conditions of the Rangers while on country.
The project presented a unique set of challenges to the design team tasked with upgrading the existing accommodation at the Fish River Station. Existing accommodation structures had basic flooring, a roof and no walls. Crimsafe’s innovative solution was needed to address the Northern Territory’s harsh climate.
Specified by the University of South Australia (UniSA), the project was a collaborative effort to retrofit existing structures while incorporating essential features such as insect- and wildlife-resistant screens and enhancing privacy. Crimsafe provided sustainability benefits such as climate control and energy efficiency to reduce reliance on air conditioning.
Solution
UniSA specified Crimsafe Ultimate Patio Enclosure screens for their resilience in the extreme climatic conditions of the Northern Territory outback.
These versatile screens offer unparalleled protection against bushfires and insects while facilitating natural airflow. They align with passive design principles to reduce the need for artificial cooling systems. The Patio Enclosure profile boasts both strength and aesthetic appeal and allows the fabrication of larger panels without compromising structural integrity.
Under the collaborative efforts of Stan Bond (Crimsafe Licensee) and UniSA’s Design Construct team, each screen was meticulously fabricated to precise measurements before being transported to the remote site. The installation was carried out as a joint endeavour involving UniSA students and the Rangers, ensuring a seamless process.
