Metro Tunnel – New Stations
TILE STRIPS | EXPANSION JOINTS
Latham Tile Strips & Expansion Joints
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Project Overview
The Metro Tunnel is transforming Melbourne's public transport network with twin 9-kilometre tunnels and five new underground stations. This once-in-a-generation project required the highest quality building materials and construction solutions to ensure lasting performance in critical public infrastructure.
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Details
Location: Town Hall Station, State Library Station & Anzac Station
Year: December 2025
Products: Latham Tile Strips & Expansion Joints
Developer: Victorian Government
Architects: Hassell, WW+P & RSHP
Works by: Stanmore & Baron ForgePhoto Credits: ©Pasco Construction Solutions Pty Ltd
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The Challenge
The Metro Tunnel project represents one of Victoria's largest infrastructure undertakings, creating new underground stations in Melbourne's CBD. These high-traffic public spaces required robust flooring solutions that could:
- Control tile cracking in large-scale commercial applications
- Accommodate structural movement of concrete slabs
- Withstand heavy pedestrian traffic
- Maintain aesthetic appeal in architecturally significant spaces
- Ensure long-term durability with minimal maintenance
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The Solution
Pasco supplied Latham Australia’s premium tile control and expansion joint systems across three major station locations: Town Hall, State Library, and Anzac stations.
Application Areas
Town Hall Station
- Loc strips to control cracking of tiles in high-traffic concourse areas
- Expansion joints to accommodate movement of large concrete slabs
State Library Station
- Strategic placement of tile control systems in pedestrian zones
- Movement joints coordinated with structural expansion points
Anzac Station
- Comprehensive tile strip installation across platform and circulation areas
- Expansion joints integrated into floor design
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Product Supplied
LSS-50x6 Grey
- Tile location strips designed to control cracking
- Provides clean, professional finish lines in tiled surfaces
- Allows for controlled thermal movement
- Ideal for high-traffic commercial applications
SAS Expansion Joints (Various Sizes)
- Engineered to accommodate slab movement
- Prevents stress transfer to tile finishes
- Maintains watertight integrity
- Professional-grade durability
Anzac Station
Project Benefits
Crack Prevention: Tile loc strips provide predetermined break points, preventing random cracking in large tiled areas
Movement Accommodation: Expansion joints allow natural building movement without damaging finishes
Long-term Durability: Professional-grade systems ensure minimal maintenance in high-traffic public infrastructure
Aesthetic Integration: Clean, architectural-grade finishes complement the premium design of the stations
Proven Performance: Products selected for demanding commercial applications with decades of expected service life
Trusted by Industry Leaders: Chosen by Stanmore and Baron Forge for this critical infrastructure project
State Library Station
Why Pasco and Latham Australia?
Pasco Construction Solutions is the exclusive distributor for Latham Australia in Victoria and was chosen by multiple contractors on this landmark project for:
Technical expertise in movement joint systems
Comprehensive product range suitable for large-scale commercial applications
Reliable supply chain and project support
Proven track record in major infrastructure projects
Town Hall Station
