Bridge Maintenance and Repairs
Melbourne Boat Hire offers specialist marine support solutions for bridge maintenance and repair projects throughout Melbourne and Victoria’s waterways. Our expertise, versatile fleet, and safety-first approach make us a trusted partner for contractors, engineers, and government authorities undertaking works over water.
Marine Access for Bridge Works
Working on bridges over water presents unique challenges, particularly when safe, stable, and compliant access to the underside of structures is required. We provide commercial vessels and floating platforms designed to provide your team with secure working positions in even the most challenging locations.
Our fleet includes:
Modular Barges – Heavy-duty floating platforms capable of supporting Elevated Work Platforms (EWPs), scissor lifts, or scaffolding towers for access at height.
Work Boats – Versatile vessels for transporting personnel, tools, and materials, as well as towing and positioning pontoons.
Modular Pontoons – Configurable in any shape or size to suit unique project requirements.
With these resources, we can provide safe and efficient access for:
Structural inspections
Repairs and maintenance
Painting and corrosion treatment
Cleaning and surface preparation
Installation or replacement of bridge components
Pontoons and Barges for Elevated Access
Our modular barge and pontoon systems can be configured to accommodate:
Scaffolding setups
Elevated Work Platforms (EWPs)
Site-specific access requirements
These platforms provide safe, stable access under and around bridge structures with minimal environmental impact.
Waterway Traffic Management & Exclusion Zones
To support inspection safety and compliance, we can assist with:
Vessel Traffic Management Plans (TMPs)
Floating exclusion zone signage
Rope and buoy barriers to control public waterway access
On-water supervision and traffic coordination
Why Choose Melbourne Boat Hire?
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Need professional marine access for your next bridge maintenance or repair project? Contact our team for a free consultation or quote.