The $27 million Toowoomba City Library officially opened its doors on Saturday the 27th of February, 2016. This 6,800 m2 building envelope has all the traditional library features but boasts a cutting edge modern design with high technology equipment. The copper façade is a major element, identifying the library as the absolute city centre piece. The project was constructed by Hutchinson Builders, one of Australia’s oldest and largest private building and construction companies.
Hutchinson Builders utilised Furphy Foundry’s outdoor furniture for all outside public spaces including the Civic Square precinct. Furphy Foundry manufactured and supplied 16x standard Civic Seats, 15x Fulcrum Benches and 3x Civic Picnic Settings.
The Civic seats came in the standard size of 1800 mm (length) x 406 mm (width) x 795 mm (height) and placed under the open top shelters with growing vines facing the beautiful gardens. These seats are made with hot dipped galvanised steel frames and armrests suitable to withstand the harsh Australian weather conditions. The timber slats are treated hardwood with an oil based finish (Cutek CD50 Extreme in Burnt Red) to enhance the natural timber properties.
The Fulcrum Benches are also standard sizing at 1800 mm (l) x 245 mm (w) x 435 mm (h) and were placed adjacent to the Civic seats to provide contrast in the garden area. These benches are constructed with stainless steel fixings, mill finished aluminium cast frames and treated hardwood timber boards (Cutek CD50 Extreme), which perfectly complements the Civic seats in the square’s precinct.
The Furphy Civic Picnic Settings were also the standard size of 1800 mm in length, 750 mm table height and 435 mm bench height with wheelchair access to one end. These were placed in designated areas to provide individual spaces for groups to sit, chat and gather together.
We were delighted in the overall results and having a part in what is a tremendous iconic building for the region. If you’re in the area stop by and take a look at the Library façade, grounds and beautiful settings of the Civic Square it sits amongst.
For more information on any of the street and park furniture used in this project or anything else, please feel free to visit our range or contact us and talk to one of our area sales consultants to find out how Furphy Foundry can help your next project become great.
