We are excited to have been part of the opening of Melbourne Metro’s newest stations, Arden, Parkville, and Anzac, which welcomed passengers at the end of November 2025. Our team helped make these stations safe, resilient and designed to meet the community’s needs.
Bringing Art to Life at Arden and Parkville Stations
At Arden and Parkville stations, we had the privilege of engineering the design for stunning public artworks. Our role was to make sure each piece was safe, durable and able to handle the required loads of a busy underground station. This included testing, certification and ensuring the artworks met all required design requirements and safety standards. It’s been incredibly rewarding to see these pieces brighten the stations while keeping everyone safe.
Cladding Panels Engineered for Critical Loading Across All Stations
Across Arden, Parkville, and Anzac, we designed various types of cladding panels engineered for safety, with the major elements including GRC panels, glass panels, stone works and aluminium and stainless steel cladding panels.
These solutions show how Rickard Engineering combines technical expertise with practical design to create stations that are safe, resilient, and visually engaging.
Shaping Safe and Future Ready Stations for Melbourne
The opening of these stations is a milestone for Melbourne, and we are proud to have contributed to projects that will serve the community for years to come.
From supporting beautiful public art to creating advanced safety solutions for claddings, Rickard Engineering continues to deliver practical, safe and thoughtful designs that make a real difference in people’s daily lives.