37 Thanet Street Malvern Scaffold Top-up Installation

Executive Summary

Alltrade Scaffolding delivered a tailored scaffold top-up solution to support cladding works at a residential development at 37 Thanet Street, Malvern. As part of Stage 2 (Project ID: 12172), the builder required compliant and stable working platforms at multiple heights, with integrated ladder access for efficient multi-level movement. The scaffold was designed to interface with the existing structure and included hop-up platforms, tie-ins, and safe working bays for façade work.

Using the K‑Stage modular system, the Alltrade team installed scaffold extensions that met both site constraints and regulatory requirements under AS/NZS 1576. With strategic tie-in points and a well-structured layout, the scaffold was safely erected with minimal disruption to site activity, supporting a seamless continuation of the cladding phase.

Situation

The residential construction site at 37 Thanet Street, Malvern, had reached a stage where upper-level cladding works were ready to proceed. The project required scaffold top-up installations on an already scaffolded structure, ensuring extended height access and stability for trades working at heights above Level 1.

The design had to allow for in-and-out access bays, safe internal ladder access, and hop-up platforms to address the varying façade dimensions and align with the building’s layout. With active works continuing across the site, scaffold integration had to be quick, coordinated, and compliant.

Challenge

• The site’s existing scaffold needed to be extended without disrupting works already underway on lower levels.
  
• Scaffold extensions required precise alignment with balconies and façade zones to enable cladding installation.
  
• Platform widths and hop-ups had to suit multiple working positions while preserving safe circulation.
  
• Installation had to be staged and tied into structural components, ensuring full compliance with safety and engineering requirements.
  
• Internal access between scaffold levels was required without compromising vertical stability or platform clearance.

Solution

Alltrade Scaffolding designed and installed a Stage 2 top-up scaffold system using modular K‑Stage components, optimised for upper-level access and façade work. The solution included:

• Two additional working platforms installed above existing scaffold
  
  • Platform widths of 1.2 m + 0.7 m and 0.7 m
    
• 4-board and 2-board hop-ups with spigots for external reach
  
• 2.4 m x 0.7 m internal ladder access bays for vertical mobility
  
• 2 m in-and-out bays to allow tool and material movement
  
• Tie-ins to Level 1 slab and wall panel for structural integrity and safety
  
• Fully detailed 3D scaffold model provided to visualise staging and component layout before install

Installation was completed by our licensed crew, with ongoing WHS compliance checks and a focus on seamless integration with ongoing site works.

Results

• Scaffold top-up was installed safely, on schedule, and in full compliance with AS/NZS 1576 and WHS regulations
  
• Supported high-level cladding crews with stable platforms and hop-ups across multiple façades
  
• Enabled safe internal movement using a centrally positioned ladder access system
  
• Zero safety incidents reported across the installation and usage period
  
• Project maintained continuity with no delays to active site workflows
  
  

Why This Approach Worked

The use of pre-engineered K‑Stage modules, paired with a detailed 3D design and staged top-up methodology, meant the scaffold system could be implemented quickly and accurately, without interrupting the ongoing build. Internal ladder access ensured workers could move efficiently between levels, while hop-up platforms provided critical reach for façade and cladding details. By tying into both the Level 1 slab and structural panels, scaffold stability was guaranteed throughout the cladding phase. Alltrade’s proven process of site consultation, safety checks, and modular flexibility made this scaffold install both cost-effective and site-efficient.

Proven Results. Trusted Scaffold Solutions.

At Alltrade Scaffolding, we design access systems that adapt to every phase of your build. From base structure to final façade, our modular scaffold solutions support safe, compliant, and efficient construction across Melbourne. The 37 Thanet Street, Malvern project demonstrates how staged scaffold integration and smart platform design can streamline upper-level works, without compromising site safety or timelines.

Explore our Kwikstage scaffolding services to learn why it's the go-to solution for multi-level builds, or view our ladder access scaffolding options to improve vertical mobility and site safety. Contact us today to book a site inspection or request a tailored scaffold solution for your next project.

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