In marine environments, where the margin for error is razor-thin, temporary works aren’t mere enablers—they’re foundational to safe, efficient delivery.
Take the Swanson Dock upgrade at the Port of Melbourne. Our temporary works team engineered an innovative fender access platform, earning the a WorkSafe Victoria award for “Best Solution to a Specific Workplace Health and Safety Issue”
Here’s what set it apart:
- Comprehensive access with one setup – The platform spanned 15 × 4 m and included removable mid‑level decks, enabling seamless access to all faces of the fender beams—front, soffit, and rear—for hydro-demolition, rebar replacement, and gunite spraying.
- Spatial efficiency in live operations – Designed to work within a daily operation window on the busiest container terminal in Australia, the platform kept works tightly within a small footprint.
- Reusability factors in long-term value – Not a one-off rig—it was engineered to be reusable for future fender rehabilitation works, reducing waste and delivering cost efficiencies over time.
- Award-level impact – The solution directly addressed specific HSE risks of working over water, giving our crews a safer, more controlled environment to complete high-risk tasks without compromise.
Why Temporary Works Matter
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Prioritising safety at early design stages – Proactively engineering safe access platforms significantly diminishes risk in live marine settings.
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Driving productivity through better access – Easier, safer access means faster cycle times and fewer quay-side delays.
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Enabling precise engineering works – Demolition, rebar placement, and spraying all demand stable, safe working environments—temporary works deliver just that.
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Promoting sustainability and reuse – Modular, reusable temporary works not only save time but also cut embodied carbon across projects.
By spotlighting temporary works as a core part of project delivery—not an afterthought—we’re reshaping how marine construction tackles safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
