Barriers and Temporary Fencing for Site and Pedestrian Control

A barrier typically separates or directs people over a short distance or short duration, such as an expandable barrier across a doorway or a holding rail at an entry. Temporary fencing forms a continuous perimeter around a site over weeks or months. Both control access, but the fencing system has footings, bracing and interconnection requirements.

Temporary fence panels are commonly around 2.1m high and 2.4m wide, with mesh infill and a frame that hooks to the next panel. Sizes vary between systems, so check the listing for exact height, width and mesh spacing. Pair the panel with the right feet and bracing, because the panel alone does not make a stable run.

There is no single figure that applies to every panel, because wind load depends on the panel area, the run length, the bracing, the footings and the site exposure. Screened or hoarded runs carry significantly more load than open mesh. Have the installed system assessed for exposed sites, and add bracing at ends, corners and gates.

Standard systems use ballasted feet or blocks rather than concrete, which is what makes them relocatable. Concrete footings are used where a semi-permanent installation is required or where the standard base cannot provide stability. For most construction sites, correctly positioned feet plus bracing meet the requirement, subject to the site's assessment.

Water-filled barriers provide a continuous, highly visible separation that can be ballasted on site and moved as the work changes. They are common where a solid line of separation is needed between traffic and works, or between pedestrians and plant. Empty units are light to transport; filled units are heavy, so plan how they will be moved.

Yes, and indoors is where they work best. Expandable barriers suit service corridors, fit-out areas, entries, queue lines and warehouse walkways because they pull open to the gap and fold away when the work moves on. Check the castors or feet suit the floor, and make sure the run cannot be pushed over by a trolley or a crowd.

Yes. Buying temporary fencing makes sense when you will use it across multiple projects rather than for one short job. Ownership means storage, transport and maintenance, so plan where panels and feet will live between jobs. Hiring suits one-off jobs. If you buy, order enough feet and bracing to cover corners, ends and gates.

Yes. Signage for site, traffic and safety applications is stocked under our sign collections, including construction signs, road signs and safety warning signs, along with accessories such as frames and stands. Barriers without signage rarely achieve the separation intended, so specify both together.

Yes. Temporary fencing panels interconnect to form continuous runs and enclosures, and most expandable barriers can be linked end to end. Linking relies on correct alignment of the connectors and adequate support at each end, so plan run terminations and gate positions before ordering. Do not link units across a change in level.

No. Pricing is GST-inclusive and orders can be placed without an account. Trade account holders get a B2B portal with CSV upload ordering, multi-user roles and compliance documents on file. Same-day dispatch and tracked nationwide delivery apply to both, with pick-up available from Bankstown.