Welcome to the latest edition of 1300Tempfence’s ‘Beyond the Fence’ newsletter.
As the days get colder and winter settles in, we thought it was the perfect time to look back on the long, hot days of summer and our jam-packed season of events. Another action-packed summer has come and gone, and we’re excited to share some of the highlights with you in our Remembering our Summer of Events edition. Inside, you’ll find updates on our latest products, standout projects, and the incredible team who make it all happen. And if you’re already starting to plan for next summer, get in touch, whether you’re organising a large-scale event or need reliable site safety solutions, we’ve got you covered.
Our water filled barriers are vital tools for traffic management and crash protection. Our Shield 1 is MASH Tested to TL-1 (2,270kg), 50 km/H and is Australian made and approved by road authorities Australia wide. The KI 1000 have been designed specifically as a pedestrian and medium speed zone barrier and complies with Australian Standard AS1742-3-2019 Traffic Control Devices for works on roads.
FEATURED PROJECTS
LIV GOLF
Our South Australian install team was proud to be back supporting another exciting year of LIV Golf in Adelaide. Across three action-packed days, more than 90,000 spectators enjoyed elite golf, live music and world-class hospitality.
ST KILDA FESTIVAL
The St Kilda Festival, Australia’s largest community festival, is a free celebration of summer, local music, set against the spectacular natural beauty of the St Kilda foreshore.
F1 GRAND PRIX
Our experienced team of installation experts were on site for months in preparation for the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix ensuring the race went off without a hitch.
SUMMERNATS
Our ACT install team were back on deck at
Australia’s biggest horsepower party, the Summernats is held in Canberra annually. With over 130,000 people in attendance over the 4 day event.
AUSTRALIAN OPEN
It wouldn’t be summer in Melbourne without the Australia Open Tennis! Our team were on hand installing crowd control barriers and temporary fencing throughout Melbourne Park.
MOOMBA
The iconic Moomba festival was alive with energy! The 5 day event features the Moomba parade, the Birdman Rally over the Yarra River and the Moomba masters waterski tournament amongst a host of other activities.
PEOPLE AND CULTURE
Alyce Jones has been part of the 1300TempFence family for over 17 years, watching the business grow from strength to strength while still holding onto its family business feel. We recently sat down with her to reflect on her journey, how 1300TempFence has evolved over the years, and the important role IT plays in supporting our people, systems and day-to-day operations.
BEHIND THE BUILD
FORMULA 1 TEAM
Here’s our hard working team that delivered the F1 Grand Prix without a hitch! Well done guys!
DONUT TIME
Our superstar BDM Natalie Mitchell made an early site visit to the team at Besix Watpac in Mitchell Park, complete with morning tea!
