CASE STUDY: Tweed Heads Animal Rehoming Centre
- The ATD Editorial Team
- Apr 13
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 14
Project Snapshot
Client: Alder Group
Industry: New Construction
Team: Brisbane
Duration: 35 Weeks
Project Value: $185,000
Supply Partners: Dulux, Aitken Freeman
Project Scope: Full internal and external painting package, high-performance epoxy kennel wall coatings, and precision safety line marking.
This project for the Tweed Shire Council’s new $9.2 million Animal Management Facility in South Murwillumbah is a prime example of how specialist coatings play a critical role in large-scale community infrastructure. Replacing a flood-prone site, this purpose-built centre was designed to meet modern animal welfare standards, and our team was engaged to deliver a comprehensive internal and external painting and protective coating package.
The Challenge: Hygiene, Durability, and Scale
In a facility of this nature, the coatings are more than just aesthetic; they are a functional requirement for health and safety. The kennel environments face constant exposure to high-pressure cleaning, chemical disinfectants, and physical wear.
The project required:
Hygienic Integrity: Non-porous surfaces to prevent bacteria buildup.
Extreme Durability: Internal coatings that won't peel or degrade under heavy-duty maintenance.
Precision Wayfinding: Clear, professional line marking for public and service zones to ensure safe traffic flow.
The Solution: The Detailed Standard in Practice
We approached this new construction project with a focus on precision and the selection of industrial-grade products tailored for the specific environment.
Epoxy Coatings (Kennel Walls): We applied specialist high-build epoxy coatings to the kennel walls. This creates a seamless, glass-like finish that is impervious to moisture—essential for maintaining a sterile environment in animal housing.
Internal & External Painting: Using premium-grade commercial finishes, we handled the complete painting of the administrative hub, veterinary care areas, and the external facade.
Precision Line Marking: To complete the site, our team executed the line marking for the facility’s carpark and service zones, providing clear, long-lasting wayfinding that meets Australian safety standards.
The Result: A State-of-the-Art Community Asset
The finished facility is a state-of-the-art hub that will serve the Tweed region for decades to come. By applying the "Detailed Standard" to every square metre - from the chemical-resistant epoxy in the dog runs to the precision of the car park lines - we ensured the facility is as easy to maintain as it is professional to look at.
This project highlights our capability to deliver multi-disciplinary services - painting, coatings, and line marking - on high-value, government-funded infrastructure.
