Client: Sydney Fish Market Redevelopment, NSW
Sector: Commercial Infrastructure
Project Overview
The redevelopment of the Sydney Fish Market is one of New South Wales’ most iconic infrastructure upgrades, designed to enhance sustainability, food safety, and visitor experience. Pacific Hoseflex was contracted to manufacture and supply flexible piping solutions to accommodate building movement, vibration, and critical services integration.
Our Scope
Pacific Hoseflex supplied a specialised package of flexible piping components designed to support thermal movement, vibration absorption, and seismic resilience within the new facility’s infrastructure:
- Metal Expansion Bellows
Installed to manage thermal expansion and contraction in pipework, protecting against stress and structural fatigue. - Vitalflex® Flexible Hoses
Stainless steel braided hoses for absorbing vibration, reducing pipe strain, and ensuring consistent performance across fluid transfer applications. - Vitalflex® Seismic Joints
Engineered to accommodate multi-directional movement and protect systems from damage in the event of seismic activity or settlement — a critical consideration in large waterfront developments.
Challenges
- Adapting to a marine environment prone to salt corrosion, temperature changes, and heavy foot traffic.
- Designing components to allow for movement in large-scale commercial structures, including seismic protection.
- Coordinating supply to fit strict construction timelines on a high-profile public project.
Outcome
Pacific Hoseflex delivered:
- Seamless integration of fluid transfer and building movement solutions into the new Sydney Fish Market facility.
- Long-term durability and corrosion resistance with high-grade stainless steel construction.
- Enhanced system resilience and safety, particularly in areas exposed to thermal cycling or structural movement.
- Confidence in local, ISO-certified manufacturing with reliable lead times and technical support.
Why Pacific Hoseflex?
With decades of experience in both commercial infrastructure and specialised hose assemblies, Pacific Hoseflex was the trusted supplier for high-performance, movement-absorbing solutions in a complex public build. Our ability to engineer, manufacture, and deliver custom expansion joints and flexible hoses contributed to the long-term integrity and functionality of this landmark facility.