PRESENTATION - Jade Oakley x CR - Noosa Concept Final 24-4-25_Optimized · EXE25/0029

MATERIALITY                                                                                               OYSTER SHELL




Crossing The Bar will be constructed from high-strength precast concrete (50 MPa), selected
for its exceptional durability, low maintenance, and long-term performance in coastal outdoor
environments. The sculptures will be internally reinforced with a custom-fabricated structural
armature, allowing the forms to cantilever above the ground as if they have lightly alighted on
the riverbank.

Natural ochres will be blended into the concrete mix during the pour to create an organic,
subtly varied surface. The hulls will feature a layered ombre finish, shifting from soft greys on
the upper decks to warm earth tones along the sides—recalling estuarine tidemarks along the
Noosa River. The decks and hulls will be bead-blasted to create a soft, sandstone-like texture
                                                                                                          OYSTER SHELL AGGREGATE
that enhances the sculpture’s tactile quality.
                                                                                                          HIGHLY POLISHED, SMOOTH
                                                                                                          AND GLOSSY FINISH
Oyster shells collected from Noosa Marina and locally sourced stone will be embedded into
recessed areas of the sculptures. These elements will be revealed through grinding and
polishing to create refined focal points that shimmer in the sunlight—evoking the feeling of
discovering treasures on a beach walk. These embedded textures will also serve a functional
role, providing a non-slip surface.

All concrete surfaces will be sealed with a penetrative, dry-look anti-graffiti and UV-protective
coating to safeguard against weathering, dirt, vandalism, and public interaction.

Material Sourcing and Fabrication
All materials will be sourced locally. Moulds for both the boats and supporting structures will
be fabricated in-house at our Brisbane workshop, along with the internal steel armatures.
Concrete casting will be carried out by our Toowoomba-based precast team, who prioritise
                                                                                                          PRECAST CONCRETE (50 MPa)
the use of recycled materials—including excess concrete from other regional projects. Final
                                                                                                          DELICATELY BLENDED WITH
finishing will take place at the Parts Department workshop in Brisbane, before the completed              OCHRES AND AN ORGANIC
sculptures are transported to Noosa for installation. Any required footings or anchor points              TEXTURED FINISH
will be prepared and installed as part of this coordinated process.




Noosa Council CityDeal Public Art Initiative | April 2025                                           Jade Oakley x Creative Road   17