GFRP mesh for 1 km Coastline Initiative

BlackBar™ – GFRP mesh for 1 km Coastline Initiative

Another project is on its way – manufacturing of non-corrosive, pre-tied Glass Fibre 82 mesh for Sunshine Coast Council. It is great to see councils supporting local manufacturers.

Why keep rebuilding the same coastal structures every 20–30 years?

In Australia’s coastal zones (within just 1 km of the shoreline), chloride attack is relentless. Steel rebar corrodes, concrete spalls, and we’re stuck in a costly cycle of repairs and replacements — wasting public money and resources.
It doesn’t have to be this way.

At Beyond Materials Group, we’re driving the “Coastal 1 km Rule”: Specify corrosion-free BlackBar™ GFRP rebar for ALL reinforcement within 1 km of the Australian coastline with 100 years design life.

✅ Immune to rust and chlorides — no more spalling or structural weakening
✅ 4x lighter than steel — faster, safer installation with reduced labour
✅ Sustainability – Drastic reduction in CO2 emissions
✅ Australian Made in Queensland — supporting local jobs
✅ TMR approved

Think of boardwalks, seawalls, marine structures, residential slabs, and public infrastructure that outlast generations without constant maintenance.