HDPE Ocean Play Pontoon

From Small Beginnings to Big Ideas

Back when Fusion operated out of a small workshop in Bibra Lake, one of our earliest and most memorable projects was the fabrication of a yellow HDPE swimming pontoon for the City of Cockburn. Completed in 2004/2005, the pontoon featured non-slip timber decking and a slide, providing thousands of hours of serious fun over the years

Why HDPE is Ideal for Ocean Pontoons

Building ocean structures requires careful material selection to ensure buoyancy, rigidity, and durability in the face of UV exposure, corrosion, and marine fouling. For pontoons, Fusion’s material of choice is HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) for the following reasons:

• UV-Stabilized Durability: HDPE is UV-stabilized and retains its strength for decades, making it one of the best materials for long-lasting marine applications.
• Buoyancy: HDPE’s lower density than water makes it naturally buoyant, even without internal air cavities.
• Low Maintenance: Its smooth surface resists marine fouling and eliminates the need for surface treatments, saving time and maintenance costs.
• Homogeneous Construction: Fusion exclusively uses HDPE sheets and HDPE extrusion welds to ensure structural uniformity, avoiding inconsistencies between joins and surfaces.
• Corrosion Resistance: Unlike steel, HDPE is impervious to rust and unaffected by ocean salinity, making it a reliable material in marine environments.

Floating Structures Beyond Pontoons: Jetties / Piers

Fusion’s expertise in pontoon fabrication can extend to larger floating platforms for ferry terminals, as well as private marina structures for powerboats and yachts. With fabrication facilities in Perth, WA, and Brisbane, QLD, we are strategically positioned to assist with marine structures along the Swan River in Western Australia and the Brisbane River in Queensland.