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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 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

Bridge spans and trestles at Port Headland, manufactured using Grade 350 and 350Z XLERPLATE® steel. These will be used to construct the Pilbara rail network.

Pilbara project continues long association

PIC is marking its 40th anniversary this year by continuing to supply key components to major resource projects. Read more

Morson Engineering will supply piling made from XLERPLATE® steel for the new Tourle Street Bridge, Newcastle, NSW.

Jobs Pile High For Morson

Morson Engineering will help traffic flow in Newcastle after winning a local contract in September to supply piling for the new Tourle Street Bridge project. Each pile is made from Grade 350 XLERPLATE® steel, 40 metres long and 800mm in diameter. Read more

More than 875 tonnes of 350 Grade XLERPLATE® steel from BlueScope Steel was used to fabricate key sections of the deck of Brisbane’s new Eleanor Schonell Bridge

Brisbane’s Newest River Bridge Carries No Cars or Trucks

Brisbane's new Eleanor Schonell Bridge is Australia's first pedestrian, cycle and bus bridge. The A$55 million bridge is designed to carry buses, cyclists, pedestrians and emergency service vehicles. Read more

Trough girders made from 350L15 Grade XLERPLATE® steel on Melbourne's Eastlink project.

Steel Solution Speeds Major Eastlink Bridges

Victorian company GVP Fabricators Pty Ltd has moved from the supply and erection of steel for a major new Melbourne high-rise building to the fabrication and supply of trough girders for Melbourne's massive Eastlink project. Read more

The new Parramatta Transport Interchange and upgrade of Parramatta Railway Station uses girders fabricated from XLERPLATE®,

Modern transport gateway to western Sydney

An important new project in Parramatta will provide commuters with a clean and modern transport gateway to Western Sydney, with the help of local steel fabrication firm, Adua Engineering, and XLERPLATE®. Read more

Jimboomba Creek Superspan Bridge Structure consists of curved, corrugated and hot dipped galvanisd, 7mm grade 250 steel panels, bolted together on-site to form the desired arch or ellipse shaped structure.

Superspan Bridge - Jimboomba Creek, Queensland

Along the Mt Lindesay Highway, 50km south east of Brisbane, a superspan bridge was built to cross the Jimboomba Creek. Replacement of the old, narrow two lane timber truss bridge was required to alleviate dangerous traffic problems. The new structure is an upgrade to a four lane dual carriageway crossing. Read more

The 270 metre long bridge in Port Adelaide, South Australia, part of the Port River Expressway Stage One project

Express Route

Leading South Australian steel fabrication company, Air Ride Technologies, is involved in the construction of a new 270 metre long bridge in Port Adelaide, SA, as part of the Port River Expressway Stage One project. Read more