Allplastics Engineering are proud to be associated with the completion of the Penguin Enclosure in the Sealife Aquarium in Sydney’s Darling Harbour. MPA, the Project Managers, of the $9M fit out required a number of materials for the penguin enclosures including black HDPE for slides, Polycarbonates and Acrylics which were custom cut to meet urgent deadlines. A total of 26 Gentoo penguins moved into the state-of-the-art enclosure which resembles a miniature Macquarie Island. Guests are able to meet the sub Antarctic penguins face-to-face in a chilly journey around the enclosure, which is the aquariums biggest creature investment since opening 29 years ago.
HDPE panels are a great alternative to timber or metal in marine environments. The smooth surface texture of HDPE will not harm the birds. In addition, ongoing maintenance issues such as rot, rust and delamination are eliminated with the use of HDPE.
