$350,000 Saved on a Remote WA Hardstand

Newman Industrial Hardstand | Rombus Fusion V2

Reducing Concrete, Construction Costs and Installation Time at a Remote Industrial Site

A leading steel culvert and stormwater pipe manufacturer in Newman, Western Australia, required a durable 4,500 m² industrial hardstand capable of supporting continuous heavy vehicle traffic, including road trains and 16-tonne forklifts.

With concrete costs exceeding $850 per cubic metre in this remote location, the project required a more efficient pavement solution that could reduce material use, construction costs and operational disruption without compromising heavy-duty performance.

The Problem

The Newman facility needed a reliable, heavy-duty hardstand surface suitable for continuous industrial operations and demanding vehicle loads.

Traditional concrete construction presented significant challenges due to the site's remote location, high material costs and the excavation and mobilisation requirements associated with a conventional 150 mm concrete slab.

Key challenges included:

Concrete costs exceeding $850 per cubic metre
Continuous road train and 16-tonne forklift traffic
High concrete requirements for conventional construction
Potential costs associated with imported fill and site preparation
Material transport and mobilisation in a remote location
Need for rapid installation with minimal operational disruption

The Solution

Rombus Industries installed 4,500 m² of Rombus Fusion V2, a flexible concrete pavement system designed for heavy-duty industrial applications.

The installation utilised the site's existing in-situ soils, which were trimmed to level without requiring imported fill. This significantly reduced site preparation and material transport requirements.

Using a modular pavement system and substantially less concrete than a conventional slab, a seven-person crew completed the installation in just nine days, including a peak installation rate of 1,250 m² in a single day.

Rombus Fusion V2 provided:

Heavy-duty pavement for industrial vehicle traffic
Significantly reduced concrete requirements
Use of existing site soils without imported fill
Reduced earthworks and material transport
Rapid installation with a small construction crew
Modular system manufactured from 100% recycled Australian polypropylene

The Result

The completed 4,500 m² hardstand delivered measurable improvements in construction costs, concrete consumption, environmental impact and installation efficiency.

$350,000 Saved
The project achieved approximately $350,000 in client-verified savings compared with conventional concrete construction, through reduced material requirements and a simplified installation process.

69% Less Concrete
Only 207 m³ of concrete was required, compared with approximately 675 m³ for a traditional 150 mm slab. This represented a reduction of 468 m³ of concrete.

140 Tonnes of CO₂ Avoided
More than 140,000 kg of CO₂ emissions were avoided through reduced concrete consumption, with further environmental benefits associated with lower material transport and earthworks requirements.

21.4 Tonnes of Recycled Plastic
The project utilised approximately 21,400 kg of recycled plastic, with Rombus Fusion V2 manufactured using 100% recycled Australian polypropylene.

4,500 m² Installed in Nine Days
A seven-person crew completed the installation in just nine days, achieving a peak installation rate of 1,250 m² in one day and helping minimise disruption to site operations.

Heavy-Duty Performance with Less Concrete

By using existing site soils and significantly reducing concrete requirements, Rombus Fusion V2 provided a more efficient approach to constructing a large-scale industrial hardstand in remote Western Australia.

The result was a heavy-duty pavement system delivering substantial cost savings, reduced concrete consumption, lower carbon emissions and faster installation with fewer site preparation requirements.

Planning an industrial hardstand or heavy-duty pavement project?

Use the Rombus calculator to estimate material requirements and compare indicative concrete volumes and costs against conventional construction. Our team can then review your project and provide a tailored quote, including freight.