Anchor Safe Rope Access is proud to announce a major achievement at the 2024 Master Painters Australia | NSW & ACT (MPA) Awards, taking home eight wins across multiple prestigious categories.
These awards highlight our team’s craftsmanship, technical skill and commitment to safety and heritage restoration. Each winning project reflects the challenges we specialise in – working on Sydney’s most iconic and technically complex facades.
Our Award-Winning Projects
The Astor
- Heritage and Restoration – Commercial Multi-Unit NSW Metro
The Astor recently celebrated its 100 year anniversary and needed urgent restoration to the original metal framed windows and steel structure located in the western lightwell. A high level of corrosion removal and treatment was required to restore the original windows and steel structure. The area was difficult to access and required inventive methods in Industrial Rope Access to position the tradespersons into location.
Hymix Cement Plant
- Difficult Access Project of the Year
- Difficult Access Commercial
- Industrial Finishes
Located in Pyrmont, Sydney, the Hymix cement plant required an urgent repaint of its top silo band following a corporate rebrand to Heidelberg Materials. With the site operating 24/7, Anchor Safe Rope Access delivered a safe, efficient, and high-quality result with minimal disruption.
Carrisbrooke Apartments
- Heritage & Restoration – Residential Multi-Unit (NSW Metro)
- Residential Multi-Unit Repaint Over $100,000 (NSW Metro)
- Exceptional High Preparatory Works – Residential
Carrisbrooke Apartments, a 1926 heritage landmark in Manly, underwent a major facade restoration. Works included timber window refurbishments, crack remediation, rendering, waterproofing, and protective coatings to preserve its structural integrity and historic character ahead of its centenary.
Crow’s Nest Lawson House
- Exceptional High Preparatory Works – Commercial
The Crow’s Nest Lawson House project involved uncovering the root causes of deterioration and water leaks. After removing multiple layers of old sealant, our team identified significant defects, including incorrectly reglazed windows, partial reglazing, and cracked glass panels – posing both safety and water-tightness risks. Through our detailed assessment, we were able to recommend preventative measures, helping our client avoid costly future repairs.
Leaders in Complex Access & Restoration
These eight awards reinforce Anchor Safe Rope Access as an industry leader in facade restoration and difficult access works. Our projects demand a unique blend of:
- Heritage sensitivity to preserve architectural significance
- Modern safety systems to protect people and assets
- Advanced preparation treatments for long-lasting finishes
- Innovative rope access methods that provide safe, cost-effective solutions
Why This Matters
Restoring landmark sites such as Carrisbrooke in Manly and The Astor on Macquarie Street isn’t just about preserving facades, it’s about protecting Sydney’s architectural legacy while also delivering long-term value for owners, managers and tenants.
From strata properties to commercial complexes and industrial facilities, Anchor Safe Rope Access continues to set the standard with:
- Award-winning workmanship
- Leadership in safety and compliance
- Long-term asset protection
Author Bio
Brad Love is a veteran of the rope access painting and decorating industry, with over 47 years of experience under his belt. Brad is the Service Design and Estimator at Anchor Safe Rope Access and a trusted voice in the painting and decorating community.