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

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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

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Why Choose Melbourne Boat Hire?

Local experts with extensive experience in bridge and infrastructure projects
Fully insured and AMSA-compliant fleet
Rapid mobilisation and flexible hire options
Proven support working for councils, engineers, and contractors

Get in Touch Today

Need professional marine access for your next bridge maintenance or repair project? Contact our team for a free consultation or quote.

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