Winner 2012

Award for
Structural Engineering Excellence/Structural Heritage

Project Description

The tragic history of this iconic 2.6km bridge set the context for this highly complex project. Strengthening and widening one of Australia’s most important transportation links without peak- hour traffic restrictions presented the project team with a host of logistical and technical challenges. Their solution has extended the boundaries of engineering knowledge and practice worldwide.

Judge’s comments

"This extremely complex and demanding job was carried out in very difficult site conditions over three years, and without interruption to the daily flow of 160,000 vehicles. It is a brilliant example of the huge range of skills; analytical, practical and organisational that structural engineers can bring to society."

Project overview

Structural Designer

  • Flint & Neill Limited, on behalf of the West Gate Bridge Strengthening Alliance

Client Name

  • VicRoads

Year Submitted

  • 2012

Submitted By

  • Flint & Neill Limited, on behalf of the West Gate Bridge Strengthening Alliance