Melbourne, Victoria · EV charging canopy · 24m × 6m · Seven bays
Project Background
An industrial parking area in Melbourne had a row of exposed spaces planned for EV charging. The owner wanted overhead shade and rain shelter while keeping the charging equipment accessible and preserving vehicle circulation beside the factory buildings.
Client Requirements
- Cover seven charging bays with one continuous canopy.
- Keep access to charging controls and cables clear.
- Use an outdoor steel structure and a white tensioned membrane roof.
- Coordinate the posts and foundations with the parking layout.
- Create a consistent appearance alongside the industrial buildings.
Materials and Dimensions
| Item | Project specification |
|---|---|
| Length × depth | 24m × 6m |
| Nominal plan coverage | Approximately 144m² |
| Eaves height | 3.2m |
| Charging bays | Seven |
| Frame | Hot-dip galvanised tubular steel |
| Roof | White PVDF tensioned membrane |
| Connections | Stainless-steel cables and fastening hardware |
| Foundations | Individual concrete footings |
Design Solution
Continuous cover over the charging row
The canopy extends along the charging bays, with the supports positioned to preserve parking and equipment access. Its open sides maintain visibility between the charging row and the surrounding parking area.
Steel framing and a tensioned roof
Hot-dip galvanising helps protect the steel from corrosion. The curved, tensioned membrane forms the overhead cover, with roof geometry and drainage detailing considered together. Footings, connections and wind design need to suit the individual site; no specific wind rating is claimed here.
Practical shade and rain shelter
The white roof shades the covered area and limits direct overhead rain exposure. An open-sided canopy does not exclude wind-driven rain or replace the electrical equipment's own weather protection. Membrane maintenance and performance depend on the specified product and its installation.
Project Outcome
The parking row now has a continuous overhead canopy serving seven EV charging bays. The white roof and steel supports give the charging area a consistent appearance, with open sides and access to the equipment retained.
Project Planning Details
- Installation timeframe: The project duration has not been published. Ask for a programme based on design, fabrication and site access.
- Budget range: Pricing varies by project. Contact Furite for a free site measurement and tailored quote.
- Permit: This project's permit details have not been supplied. Applicable requirements need to be checked for the specific property and proposed work.
- Customer review: No verified customer quotation has been supplied for publication.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many charging bays does the canopy cover?
The supplied project specification identifies seven charging bays beneath a 24m-long, 6m-deep canopy, with nominal plan coverage of approximately 144m².
What are the frame and roof made from?
The frame uses hot-dip galvanised tubular steel. The roof is a white PVDF tensioned membrane, with stainless-steel cables and fastening hardware.
Does the canopy make the chargers weatherproof?
It provides overhead shade and rain shelter. The open sides remain exposed to wind-driven weather, and charging equipment must have its own suitable installation and weather protection.