Overview
To further assist Melbourne’s need for greater accessibility for moving around the City, Thornton Engineering was part of thePalmer’s Road Bridge upgrade for bikes and pedestrians. Working with a valued client we completed the 80.1m long bridge, weighing 247.2T.
Our scope included; workshop detailing, supply and fabrication of the bridge, handrail, support cleats & brackets, bearing plates, cover plates, pipe supports, shear studs, fasteners, cladding, trial assembly & transportation to site.
Thie bridge was done as part of the Federation Trail upgrade. This upgrade consisted of 8 roads; Duncan, Forsyth intersection, Palmers, Sayers, Dohertys, Leakes, Derrimuts and included a further 37 road repairs.
Specification
| Year | 2021 |
| Location | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Dimensions | 80.1m (L) x 6.5m (W) x 5.2m (H) |
| Weight | 247.2T |
| Material | Low Temp Carbon Steel (Up to 450 Grade) |
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David Thornton +61 (0) 3 5274 3180
sales@thorntoneng.com.au