Arrow Hawke delivered efficient, sustainable workshop solutions for Rouse Hill Bus Depot with innovative prefabrication expertise.
Arrow-Hawke Industries
Arrow Hawke Industries brought its expertise in custom workshop design, prefabrication, and installation to the Rouse Hill Bus Depot project, delivering a highly functional, future-ready facility tailored for both current diesel and future ZEB (Zero Emission Bus) fleets.
With over 30 years of experience in manufacturing prefabricated truck and bus pits and automated wash systems, Managing Director Varuna Krishnaratna led the delivery of a fully integrated solution.
“We designed and installed an 18-metre suspended ceiling service pit—the first in the world with a 140-tonne rollover capacity,” said Varuna. “The pit includes safety and operational features that significantly improve workshop efficiency.”
Arrow Hawke developed a dual-fleet workshop layout to meet the needs of both vehicle types, ensuring long-term viability. A compressed air and oil reticulation system was installed, along with advanced servicing tools including a roller brake tester, suspension and alignment tester, and a trade waste system with interlocks to prevent oil discharge into sewers.
A standout innovation was the integration of a 15,000-litre oil store within the pit, eliminating the need for a separate warehouse and cutting construction costs. On-pit oil dispensing and waste oil capture systems also enhanced productivity, enabling a full bus service in under 70 minutes—a 22% improvement.
Environmental performance was another focus. Arrow Hawke installed an automatic bus wash system capable of washing 15 buses per hour using just 1,050 litres of water—compared to 150 litres for one car. The water recycling system reuses 93% of water and has become a model for future CDC depot upgrades.
“We used zero-VOC paints and built all components offsite to reduce waste, streamline deployment, and ensure precision,” Varuna added.
Arrow Hawke also introduced a proprietary jacking system, making them the only company globally offering this innovative solution. From pioneering workshop design to sustainability leadership, Arrow Hawke Industries is building the bus depots of tomorrow—today.
For more information contact Arrow Hawke Industries, Unit 2, 1 Widemere Road, Wetherill Park NSW 2164, phone 0497 797 701, email varuna@arrowhawke.com.au, website www.arrowhawke.com.au