Floating Walkway Installation at Kananook Creek – Supporting Critical Water Infrastructure
Safe, Efficient Access for Bridge Works at Armstrongs Road, Seaford.
Melbourne Boat Hire recently partnered with Land Engineering for South East Water to deliver a custom floating walkway solution at Kananook Creek, enabling safe and reliable access beneath the Armstrongs Road bridge for essential infrastructure upgrades.
Project Overview
As part of ongoing improvements to local water infrastructure, a new water main was required to be installed across the bridge crossing at Kananook Creek. This presented a key challenge:
How to safely access a confined, over-water work zone beneath an active bridge structure
Traditional access methods were not suitable due to:
- Limited ground access
- Environmental sensitivity of the creek
- Safety risks for personnel working over water
The Solution – Modular Floating Walkway
Melbourne Boat Hire designed and deployed a modular floating walkway system using our proven pontoon infrastructure.
The system provided:
- Stable over-water access platform
- Continuous walkway along the bridge alignment
- Safe working conditions for crews and equipment
The floating walkway was securely positioned along the creek edge, directly beneath the bridge, allowing crews to carry out pipe installation work efficiently and safely.
Key Features of the Installation
- Heavy-duty modular pontoons – providing excellent buoyancy and stability
- Non-slip decking surface – ensuring safe footing in all weather conditions
- Full handrail system – compliant with site safety requirements
- Integrated safety equipment – including life rings and high-visibility edging
- Custom fit to site conditions – designed specifically for bridge access constraints
- Minimal environmental impact – no disturbance to creek banks or surrounding vegetation
Supporting Critical Infrastructure Works
This project highlights the increasing demand for marine-based access solutions in urban and semi-urban environments, particularly where traditional scaffolding or land-based systems are impractical.
By utilising floating infrastructure, works can be completed:
- Faster
- Safer
- With significantly reduced environmental impact
Why Floating Access Works
For projects like Kananook Creek, floating walkways offer several advantages:
- ✔ Adaptable to changing water levels
- ✔ Rapid installation and removal
- ✔ Reduced need for heavy ground-based equipment
- ✔ Safe access in confined or hard-to-reach locations
Melbourne Boat Hire – Commercial Marine Solutions
At Melbourne Boat Hire, we specialise in delivering practical, engineered access solutions for a wide range of commercial applications, including:
- Bridge maintenance and repair
- Water authority infrastructure projects
- Environmental monitoring and sampling
- Marine construction and inspections
Our modular systems can be configured to suit virtually any site condition, providing safe and efficient access where it’s needed most.
Need a Floating Access Solution?
If your project involves over-water works, bridge access, or confined marine environments, our team can design and deliver a tailored solution.
Contact Melbourne Boat Hire today to discuss your next project.
