Brauer cleaning up
They will be installed in time for the swimming events to be held at the National Aquatic Centre in Kuala Lumpur.
The super-size systems, which measure 2m by 2m, use the process of ultraviolet light and oxidisation to purify water of bacteria and viruses – reducing the amount of chlorine needed.
Operations manager Luther Mclachlan said the contract was a coup for the company and its first international deal apart from smaller contracts in New Zealand. “The Malaysian Government approached us because they wanted to avoid the debacle that happened at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games,” he said.
Two pools turned a shade of green when hydrogen peroxide was added and combined with chlorine.
The hydrogen peroxide neutralised the chlorine, allowing algae to bloom.
“They wanted the best and we are at the cutting-edge of water purification technology,” Mr Mclachlan said.
He is hoping the deal will lead to further overseas contracts for major sporting events.
“People are knocking at our door, which is a really good sign,” Mr Mclachlan said.
“People used to go to Germany for this technology but now they come to us.”
He has scheduled a meeting with the State Government to discuss installing the system at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre in time for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
“We are making these systems in our backyard and the Gold Coast is holding the biggest sporting event in Australia in more than a decade,” he said.
“The Malaysians are using the best products available and we should too.”
The systems are due to arrive in Malaysia next week.
The Malaysian success follows expansion into the Brisbane market where Brauer has installed a $60,000 system at Brisbane City Council’s Newmarket pool.