Project: 1347- B2A Inland Rail Bridge Short Street
Location: Short Street, Broadford, Victoria
Client: John Holland
Project Manager: Justin McLean
About Inland Rail Bridge Project
The Short Street Bridge replacement is part of Inland Rail’s Melbourne-to-Brisbane freight rail upgrade. This infrastructure project transforms Australia’s freight network, enabling double-stacked trains to move goods faster and more efficiently between major cities and ports.
The project required fabrication of two 70.3-tonne high-strength steel bridge girders with precision welding and quality control, surface treatment for long-term durability, and complex transport logistics for oversized load delivery.
Our Solution
Bowhill Engineering is proud to have contributed to @Inland Rail’s Beveridge to Albury (B2A) Tranche 2 project on Short Street, delivering the critical bridge structure in Broadford, Victoria. Our metal fabrication capabilities, combined with our experience in transport infrastructure and structural steel engineering projects, made us the ideal partner for this critical component of Australia’s largest freight rail project.
Our team successfully completed two high-strength steel girders, each measuring 35.1m long, 1.2m wide and 3.309m high, weighing 70.3 tonnes and the cross girders which tie the two together.
Led by Project Manager Justin McLean, our team worked closely with Inland Rails construction partner John Holland to meet the required delivery schedule and ensure the girders satisfied all specifications and quality standards.
Key highlights from the project:
- Timeline & Execution: The girders were delivered and installed on schedule, ensuring no delays to the broader bridge construction program.
- Client Collaboration: Strong communication and partnership with John Holland, along with the valued support of Hi-Spec and RJA, were instrumental in making the oversized delivery possible.
The works were completed without incident, with high safety and environmental standards maintained throughout. With the girders now installed, we look forward to seeing the continued progress of the bridge and its completion.
About Bowhill Engineering
Bowhill Engineering specialises in heavy and complex structural steel fabrication, delivering critical infrastructure projects across Australia. We’ve built our reputation through precision, innovation, and collaboration – qualities that continue to position us as leaders in the industry.
What sets us apart:
- End-to-end capability – Design optimisation, fabrication, surface treatment, and installation under one roof
- Advanced manufacturing technology – Robotic welding systems, CNC machining, and automated fabrication equipment
- Heavy lift capacity – Fabrication of components from 5 tonnes to 140 tonnes with overhead cranes up to 100 tonnes
- Quality certifications – AS5131 CC3 structural steel fabrication, ISO9001, AS4801, ISO14001, Weld Australia AS3834.2
- Proven track record – Major infrastructure projects including Torrens to Darlington (6,600 tonnes), Inland Rail bridges, and public transport infrastructure
- Regional strength, national reach – Based in South Australia, delivering to Victoria, NSW, NT, and across Australia
- Collaborative approach – Early engagement, value engineering, and integrated project delivery with contractors and engineers
- Strong safety culture – Industry-leading safety record and environmental compliance on all projects
Together we thrive – investing in our people, technology, and regional communities to deliver structural steel solutions that matter.
Other Projects & Solutions
We have delivered structural steel fabrication for multiple major infrastructure projects including:
- Darlington Bridge 3, 14 & Temporary Steelwork– Value engineering delivering cost savings on bridge construction temporary works for SA’s largest road project
- Light River bridge replacement – Heavy bridge fabrication and installation for regional infrastructure upgrade
- Oaklands Railway Station – 200 tonnes of complex architectural steelwork, canopy structures, and pedestrian bridge for public transport infrastructure
