Higgins Coatings - Large-Scale Strata Repaint Delivered Safely in a Live Super High-Rise Environment
Project Overview
Higgins Coatings was engaged by Grady Strata & Facilities Management to deliver a comprehensive external repaint of Stromlo Terrace, a super high-rise apartment development in Wright, ACT.
The complex comprises 113 residential units across three buildings, with extensive façades, landscaped areas and shared spaces. As this was the building’s first repaint, the works were critical to protecting the structure, improving presentation and supporting long-term asset performance.
Services Delivered
- Full external repaint across three buildings
- Façade preparation and defect management coordination
- Access planning for live occupied site
- Traffic management and staging across multiple work zones
- Ongoing resident and committee communication
Challenges and Solutions
- Coordinating works in an occupied complex: with extensive common areas, landscaped zones and active courtyards, access and staging required careful managment
- Managing building defects during works: render repairs had to be completed alongside repaint works
Our Solution
We coordinated closely with other trades and strata representatives, sequencing painting works around repairs to avoid rework and ensure coatings were applied to properly prepared surfaces.
Results and Impact
The repaint has significantly improved the presentation of the complex while protecting the building envelope and extending maintenance cycles. For strata managers and owners, this project highlights how a professionally managed repaint program can:
For strata managers and owners, this project highlights how a professionally managed repaint program can:- Improve building presentation and market perception
- Protect façades from weathering and deterioration
- Support long-term asset value
- Reduce future reactive maintenance costs
- Deliver upgrades without resident disruption
What our client had to say
“From the outset, Higgins demonstrated a strong and visible commitment to safety. Their access methodology, traffic management planning and use of elevated work platforms were clearly thought through for a live, occupied high-rise environment. Communication with Higgins was professional and reliable from start to finish. The finished result has been very well received by both the Executive Committee and residents. Based on our experience at Stromlo Terrace, we would be comfortable recommending Higgins for similar large-scale strata repaint projects in high-rise environments.”
- Michael Grady - Senior Strata Manager, Grady Strata & Facilities Management
