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CINTEC Anchors have been used in the sensitive restoration of Australia's largest provincial Cathedral in Newcastle.
Commenced in 1893, Christ Church was badly damaged (in an earthquake in 1989) measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale. The earthquake resulted in extensive cracking in the brickwork and caused stone crosses and finals to
fall off the top of this majestic gothic style building.
 The estimated repair cost after the Newcastle earthquake was Two Billion
($2,000,000,000.00!) in Australian currency. Christ Church Cathedral is the largest and most difficult restoration project to be undertaken to date where over Two Hundred (200) CINTEC anchors, measuring up to 35 meters in length, are being used in
the repair and restoration, that will take approximately eighteen (18) months to complete.
The work entails restoration and re-enforcement against future earthquakes in accordance with current design codes.
 All CINTEC anchors are assembled from a 316 grade of stainless steel to
ensure the structural integrity of the repairs longevity against damage from salt air.
"Two key factors determine the selection of the CINTEC anchor system. Firstly, it allowed the project engineers to strictly control the grout as it was being injected into the anchors. Secondly, each CINTEC anchor
was engineered for specific loadings that would guarantee the load capacity." (Explained by structural Engineer Bill Jordan, CINTEC's Representative for Australia.)
For more information about the repairs done to Christ Church Cathedral, click here.
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