Introduction

Dolphin Line Marking transformed the underground car park at Little Zaks Academy, a new childcare facility in Charlestown NSW designed to host 54 children. The project involved precise line marking, custom stenciling, and installing essential safety features, including bollards, wheel stops, and a convex mirror, to create a safe and well-organised parking area for staff, visitors, and disabled users.

Project Objectives

The goals for Little Zaks’ underground car park were:

  • Line Marking: Clear, organised bays for staff, visitors, and disabled spaces.
  • Compliance with AS 2890.6 (2022): Disabled parking with proper bay markings, logos, shared zones, and bollard installations.
  • Safety Features: Install bollards, wheel stops, and a convex mirror to improve safety.
  • Custom Stencils: Apply CNC stencils for walkways, staff, and visitor spaces.
  • Durability: Ensure all markings withstand regular vehicle and pedestrian use.

Approach

Aimen and Geoff from Dolphin Line Marking began their day by preparing the van with custom CNC stencils, paints, and line marking equipment. Once on-site, they carefully studied the layout, chalked the parking spots, and set out precise walkways. Key steps included:

  • Measuring and Chalking: Marking positions for staff, visitor, and disabled spaces.
  • Line Marking: Applying durable, high-visibility paint for parking bays.
  • Custom Stenciling: Using CNC stencils to mark walkways, staff, visitor, and disabled parking symbols.
  • Safety Installations: Installing bollards in disabled parking spots, wheel stops to prevent vehicle overruns, and a convex mirror for enhanced visibility in tight corners.

Challenges

Working in an indoor, enclosed space required careful navigation around existing structures. Aimen and Geoff broke the project into sections to support precision. Applying detailed stencils for walkways and disabled spaces required extreme accuracy, which Dolphin’s custom CNC stencils allowed them to achieve seamlessly.

Outcome

The completed project at Little Zaks Academy resulted in:

  • Clear, durable line markings for staff, visitor, and disabled parking.
  • Custom stenciling for walkways and designated parking spots.
  • Enhanced safety with the installation of bollards, wheel stops, and a convex mirror, ensuring better visibility and traffic control.

Client Satisfaction

Little Zaks Academy praised Dolphin Line Marking for their professional and efficient work. The new car park layout significantly improved safety and organization, providing a safe, welcoming environment for staff, visitors, and families.

Conclusion

Dolphin Line Marking’s work at Little Zaks Academy shows the team’s expertise in line marking and safety installations. The addition of bollards, wheel stops, and a convex mirror transformed the underground car park into a safe, functional, organised, and visually appealing space.

For inquiries, contact Peter Siegmund at admin@dolphinlinemarking.com.au or 1300 661 941