This year’s premier gathering of municipal leaders, engineers, and municipal works staff at the Prince of Wales Showgrounds in Bendigo was nothing short of inspiring. The conference brought together a diverse group of professionals, all dedicated to exchanging innovative ideas and best practices for improving municipal works. The focus this year? Exploring collaborative approaches to […]
In mid-2018, the Frankston Train Station Precinct underwent a major redevelopment, transforming the heart of Frankston City. Upgrades included an air-conditioned waiting room, new platforms, and better local access for all abilities. Young Street, specifically, now boasts pedestrian-friendly facilities, new footpath paving, ample seating, and thoughtfully designed landscaping to create a welcoming and accessible environment […]
ESP will be proudly presenting our range of products and available for a chat about your tactiles and stair nosing requirements at the following trade shows: IPWEA SEQ & SWQ Branch Conference 25th-26th March 2025 (prev. 4th-5th March 2025) Toowoomba More Info MWA Municipal Works and Engineering Conference 20th-21st March 2025 Bendigo More Info IPWEA […]
In early 2012, our very first installation of AccessTile® tactiles took place at an intersection and bus stop in Mount Dandenong. This marked a significant milestone for us as we introduced our durable, high-performance product to the local infrastructure. The tactiles used in this project were the Cast in Place version, carefully installed during the […]
The IPWEA NSW & ACT State Conference is held annually and runs for two days. The aim for the conference is to bring together public works engineers, individuals and companies that work within the municipal works sector to network, share knowledge and be recognised. The theme for this years conference was #CelebratingSuccess and covered public […]
ESP Australia’s Integrated Tactile Ground Surface Indicator (TGSI) systems, Surface Applied (SA) & Cast In Place (CIP) tiles have met stringent product and code compliance requirements required under Australian Law. These legislative mandates are also specified for installation, those who install them and person/s who direct or give instruction to others to apply these products. […]
In recent times, Access Solutions National (ASN) Accredited Disability Access Consultant ‘Dale Sheppard’ has provided an independant product review of ESP’s Access® Tile. In this review, Dale shares his insight into Tactile Ground Surface Indicators, identifies common issues with TGSI installations and highlights the reason why ESP’s Access® Tile is his preferred choice of TGSI […]
Why are Tactile Ground Surface Indicators mandatory on footpaths and in buildings? The practical need for accessible built environments is evident in the fact that 20% of Australians will experience a permanent or temporary disability over their lifetime.(1) That’s an astounding four million people who require universal access in Australia. Australian Federal Legislation, The Disability […]
Confused about which Tactile Indicator fixings you should be using to install ESP’s Access® Tile Tactile Ground Surface Indicators? Not a problem, we’ve provided this article to simplify the process and hopefully answer some questions you may have. Surface Applied Fixing Methods ESP recommend using either of the following fixing methods when installing Surface Applied […]
A question that we are often asked by first time users and civil contractors is ‘Can I install Tactile Indicators on asphalt?’ The simple answer is no, Tactile Ground Surface Indicators of any type should not be fixed directly to asphalt. This is due to asphalt being an inherently unstable substrate, which is subject to […]
