About The KI Ports Project
The Kangaroo Island Ports project required temporary structural steelwork to support crane and piling access for ramp support and ferry pen structure installation. Working in a constrained coastal site, the temporary platforms needed to be installed safely and signed off ahead of piling operations. Bowhill Engineering supplied the temporary steelwork that made this possible for McMahons.
Our Solution
Bowhill has been assisting forward thinking constructors with their temporary steel requirements on major projects for years. Working closely with our clients has helped us build the experience, resources, and in-house specialised components, allowing us to offer efficient solutions for a wide range of construction challenges.
At Kangaroo Island Ports, we have delivered temporary steel work to allow crane and piling access to McMahons for the installation of ramp support and ferry pen structure piling.
About Bowhill Engineering
Bowhill Engineering has built a strong track record supplying temporary structural steelwork to major contractors across Australia, with deep experience in transport and civil infrastructure environments.
Our team includes qualified boilermakers, project managers, structural welders, CNC operators, and robotic welding specialists, supported by a rigorous apprenticeship and training program that keeps our skills pipeline strong. Our collaborative approach helps clients keep complex projects on programme, even in challenging site conditions.
- Complete project capability – Design optimisation, fabrication, surface treatment, and installation managed by our experienced in-house team
- Advanced manufacturing technology – Robotic welding, CNC machining and automated fabrication equipment built for complex structural work
- Heavy lift capacity – Structural components from 5 tonnes to 140 tonnes, supported by overhead cranes up to 100 tonnes
- Industry certifications – AS5131 CC3 structural steel fabrication, ISO9001, AS4801, ISO14001 and Weld Australia AS3834.2
- Proven project history – Major infrastructure delivered across Australia, including Torrens to Darlington at 6,600 tonnes, Inland Rail bridges and public transport infrastructure
- Early contractor engagement – Value engineering, design feedback and integrated project delivery from the earliest stages
- Safety and compliance – Strong safety culture and environmental compliance are maintained across every project we take on
Together we thrive. We invest in our people, our technology and our regional community to deliver structural steel solutions that matter.
Other Projects & Solutions
We have delivered temporary and permanent structural steelwork for multiple major infrastructure projects across Australia including:
- Darlington Bridge 3, 14 & Temporary Steelwork – Value engineering delivering $400,000 in cost savings on bridge construction temporary works for SA’s largest road project
- Riverland Pump Station – A 35 metre structural steel structure on the Murray River, sequenced for delivery to suit restricted site access and minimal laydown area
- Heysen Tunnel Project – Fabrication and installation of an Intelligent Transport System gantry, one of six built for the South Eastern Freeway Upgrade
