Ciltech, a West Australian jetty and pontoon manufacturing specialist is committed to making all of its jetty systems fully recyclable. For this, the company has partnered with Capral, known for its sustainable production practices. Ciltech excels in providing products and services to the marine, mining, and construction sectors.
"One of the two biggest developments is probably putting more emphasis on sustainability and reducing carbon on the aluminium aspect and the HTPE side. Just using something like Carpal's Lower-Carbon Aluminium (LocAl), we can reduce carbon emissions up to 76 per cent in our framework, that's a lot of reduction of CO2. We're also exploring the use of more environmentally friendly materials to replace polystyrene and foams, prompted by events like the Queensland flood which caused polystyrene pollution," said Mason Cilia co-direct Ciltech.
Their primary expertise is designing, manufacturing, and constructing floating jetty systems for government, residential, and commercial applications. Ciltech manufactures jetties in standard sizes of 8m, 10m, and 12m lengths, with widths ranging from 2m to 3.5m. These dimensions meet typical requirements, but as Cilia explained, custom sizes can be tailored to meet unique customer needs. All jetties are constructed with an aluminium framework, HDPE floats, and FRP decking.
Partnership with Capral
Following upgrading their floats to be recyclable, Ciltech's partnership with Capral continues to fuel innovation in sustainable marine construction. The design features floats underneath, allowing the jetty to adjust with varying tide heights. This flexibility is complemented by secure fastening using piles and/or moorings, ensuring stability in diverse marine environments.
An essential aspect of Ciltech's manufacturing process is its commitment to sustainability. Recently, the company has focused on promoting sustainable products, primarily to government clients. Ciltech's recent work at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour and Hillary's Boat Harbour are particularly noteworthy for ambitious and large-scale marine projects.
"In the past two years, our most significant projects have been Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour and Hillary's Boat Harbour for the WA DOT. At Hillary's, we used approximately 55 tonnes of aluminium for frames and pontoons across a total area of about 2,500 square meters of jetties. Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, while slightly smaller, was still a substantial endeavour," stated Cilia.
"It's been great working with Capral. Both Ciltech and Capral's values align in wanting a good quality product. It's not just LocAl aluminium; 98 per cent of our pontoons use our proprietary dyes with Capral. We've upgraded these dyes, focusing on 12-meter extruded sections. Each extrusion dye is unique, from decking support to specialised track systems," added Mason Cilia.
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