CONCRETE BLOCK WEIGHTS

Concrete Block Weights Hire in Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat & Bendigo

Concrete block weights hire for temporary event setups requiring additional ballast. Planet Hire supplies 28kg concrete blocks for use with compatible equipment, including truss base plates, marquee structures and other temporary installations where specified ballast is required.

Whether you’re planning a festival, concert, sporting event or corporate function, contact our team to arrange concrete block weights for your site.

Concrete Block Weights for Events Across Victoria

Concrete block weights are used as ballast for temporary event equipment and structures that require additional weight at their base or designated anchoring points. They are commonly used where a structure’s installation requirements specify ballast rather than, or in addition to, ground anchors.

Planet Hire offers 28kg concrete block weights for event organisers, production companies and contractors working across Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo.

These weights can form part of an approved setup for truss base plates, temporary signage, marquees and other event infrastructure. Their suitability depends on the structure, how the blocks are positioned or connected, and the loads the installation must withstand.

Concrete ballast can be particularly useful at venues with paved or concrete surfaces where ground penetration is restricted. However, the required weight and anchoring method must still be established for each installation.

If you already have a ballast specification from your equipment supplier or engineer, provide the required block quantity when requesting a quote.

Why choose our Concrete Block Weights for Event Ballast?

Concrete block weights provide a practical way to add ballast to compatible temporary event structures. Their main purpose is to contribute weight to an installation where the specified support or anchoring system allows it.

Concrete Block Weights for Different Event Setups

Concrete block weights are used across a range of temporary event installations. The correct application depends on the equipment being secured, site conditions and the specified ballast requirements.

Festivals & Concerts

Concrete blocks may be used as ballast for compatible production equipment, truss base plates and temporary installations. Weight quantities and positioning should be determined as part of the event's structural and site planning.

Corporate Events & Exhibitions

Temporary displays, signage supports and exhibition structures may require ballast to remain in their intended positions. Concrete blocks can be considered where the equipment is designed for a weighted-base installation.

Sporting & Community Events

Outdoor event sites often use temporary shelters, marquees and operational signage. Concrete block weights can form part of their specified ballast arrangements, subject to equipment requirements and site exposure.

Hardstand Event Locations

At venues with paved surfaces, existing underground services or restrictions on ground penetration, approved ballast systems may offer an alternative to pegged installations. The required anchoring arrangement must be confirmed before use. Do you like this personality?

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Getting Concrete Block Weights for Your Event

Request a Quote

Tell us about your event. Give us a Call or submit your event date, location, equipment requirements and contact details. Our team will review your request and prepare a quote.

Confirm Your Hire

Plan the equipment you need. Once you’ve received your quote, confirm the equipment and hire details with our team so everything is organised for your event.

Delivery & Collection

Equipment delivered when arranged. We coordinate delivery and collection according to your agreed hire details, helping keep the equipment side of your event organised.

Concrete Block Weight Placement & Event Site Safety

Correct placement is an important part of any temporary ballast arrangement. Concrete blocks need to be positioned on a suitable surface and used in accordance with the installation requirements of the equipment they support.

Before the event, confirm the approved ballast layout, where each block will be placed and how it will be restrained or connected where required.

Important considerations include:

Ground conditions: Check that the surface is suitable for the proposed ballast arrangement.
Equipment compatibility: Confirm that the structure or base plate is designed to use the proposed concrete block weights.
Wind exposure: Consider the location, temporary structure design and applicable wind-loading requirements.
Pedestrian access: Keep weights and associated connections clear of emergency exits, accessible routes and pedestrian movement areas.
Manual handling: Plan how 28kg blocks will be unloaded, moved and positioned without creating unnecessary handling risks.
Site layout: Allow sufficient room for the blocks, connecting equipment and any required exclusion areas.

Concrete blocks are ballast components, not a standalone guarantee of structural stability. The complete installation, including required weight, connections and placement, must satisfy the relevant structure specifications and site safety requirements.

For further information on temporary event installations, refer to the City of Greater Geelong’s guidance on safely managing smaller structures at events.

How Many 28kg Concrete Block Weights Do You Need?

The number of concrete blocks required depends on the equipment or temporary structure being secured. Different installations have different ballast requirements, even when they use similar-looking base plates or supports.

For straightforward quantity planning, each Planet Hire concrete block contributes 28kg of nominal weight. For example, four blocks have a combined mass of 112kg, while ten blocks have a combined mass of 280kg.

These figures describe the weight of the blocks only. They do not establish the safe holding capacity or suitability of an anchoring arrangement.

Factors affecting your requirements include:

Type and dimensions of the temporary structure
Manufacturer’s installation and ballast specifications
Number and position of anchoring points
Expected wind exposure and other applicable loads
Ground surface and proposed placement method
Base plate dimensions and approved connections
Total weight and site-handling requirements

If a marquee, truss system or other temporary structure requires a specified ballast arrangement, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and any applicable engineering documentation. Additional blocks should not be treated as a substitute for the correct anchoring design.

For an accurate hire quote, provide the required quantity or the ballast specifications for your equipment. Planet Hire can then discuss the concrete block weights needed for your event booking.