PILA Flag Pole Survives Cyclone Marcia - Case Study

In 2011, Jeremy of Rockhampton, Qld, purchased a flag pole for his rural property from PILA flag poles. In 2015, a Category 5 Severe Tropical Cyclone named Marcia, tore through Rockhampton, including Jeremy's property. While Marcia left devastation in her wake, PILA's flag pole held firm with no evidence to tell of its ordeal.

Background

When Jeremy finished building his rural property, he felt the block was lacking a final feature, like icing on a cake. Due to the open space, the clear choice was to finish the construction with a flag pole.

Solution

After a Google search for flag poles and considering all the options, Jeremy says that "PILA flag poles were the only ones that were clearly strong and durable for an outdoor area like a residence. Combined with the good price and shipping options, PILA was the clear choice".

Jeremy also liked the pearl white finish rather than the metal look of cheaper flag poles, and the internal halyard so that the rope is securely enclosed within the pole.

Result

This feature on his property has become a talking point - even before the cyclone - and the best way to help visitors locate the property - "it's the one with the flag pole" he says.

As a seasoned flag pole owner, Jeremy knew to remove his flag from the pole with the threat of inclement weather. As the eye of the cyclone bore down on his property, Jeremy claims his flag pole barely moved. “The design of the pole meant that the force was absorbed along the pole resulting in vibrations, but no swaying, bending or breaking. We are fortunate not to have suffered any damage to our property in general.”

For the safest flag pole for your home or business, choose PILA.