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The foundation piles for the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge, Brisbane, which used XLERPLATE® steel, were driven up to 39 metres into the sea bed.

Australia's longest bridge - built on steel

The Ted Smout Memorial Bridge, Australia's longest bridge at 2.7 kilometres, opened in July 2010 and supports the rapidly growing transport needs of south east Queensland. Read more

Beams made from XLERPLATE® steel were at the heart of West Gate Freeway off-ramps, Melbourne, installed over roads, tram tracks and businesses.

Complex engineering geometry for simpler transport

The XLERPLATE® steel girders used in the West Gate Freeway off-ramps, Melbourne, successfully met the project’s unique range of engineering, logistical and aesthetic challenges. Read more

The Helix Bridge makes a dramatic foreground to the imposing Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, a 581,400 square metre integrated resort which uses XLERPLATE® steel.

Australian steel exported for global architectural landmark

It's a mark of distinction for XLERPLATE® steel to be a component of the astonishing architectural achievement of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Read more

XLERPLATE® steel was used in the main transverse beams of the shiplift platform structure; the bedplate (frame) and drums of the hoists; and the trestles and trolleys on the transfer system.

A multitude of XLERPLATE® steel applications

RPG Australia supplies heavy steel components to the steel fabrication, engineering, construction and manufacturing industries, so it is used to challenging projects. Read more

South Australia's Snake Wall, which uses XLERPLATE® steel in an innovative interpretation of local industrial history and indigenous culture

Iconic steel with architectural bite

Steel can be used in diverse situations, including when aesthetics are a priority. A recent, most interesting and effective example, is South Australia's Snake Wall, Read more

The 34 metre long box girders, made from XLERPLATE® steel, used in the Auburn Railway Station road bridge, needed to comply with both rail and road constraints

Rail, road, steel: meeting specifications in ‘cold climate’ Sydney

The steel of choice for the Auburn Railway Station's road bridge, an important element in Sydney's rail network upgrade, was XLERPLATE® steel grade 350 L15. Read more

XLERPLATE® steel was a critical element in the construction of nine fuel storage tanks a Sydney's Port Botany.

Strong steel containing petrochemicals

XLERPLATE construction of nine fuel storage tanks at Sydney's Port Botany. Approximately 3,100 tonnes of XLERPLATE 26mm thick, was used in the shell and floor of the tanks. Read more

Perth's BHP Billiton City Square Tower project. Park Engineering fabricated XLERPLATE® steel into unique tubular columns for use in the 47 level-high landmark building.

Sturdy steel required for safety, style and reliability

Based in the boom state of Western Australia and providing services to companies that underpin the country's economy, Park Engineers is one of the country's leading structural steel fabricators. It has a strong technology and innovation focus, which it has applied to Perth's BHP Billiton City Square Tower project. Read more

Approximately 3,100 tonnes of Grade 250 XLERPLATE® steel, was used for the shell and floor of nine storage tanks at Port Botany in Sydney.

Using steel for critical petroleum storage

The supply of XLERPLATE® steel for the construction of nine fuel storage tanks at Port Botany in Sydney, completed late in 2009, "was a critical element of the project" Read more

Around 55 tonnes of XLERPLATE® steel was used as central supporting components for the roof over a swimming pool at Queenwood School for Girls on Sydney’s lower north shore.

Going to extra lengths with steel supply

When Sydney steel fabrication firm Proline Steel required plate steel of an unusual length, they looked to BlueScope Steel for help through distributor Southern Steel, Read more