transport and infrastructure services
- Concrete repairs
- Fireproofing
- Render repairs
- Grouting
- Bridge repairs
- Road repairs
- Tunnel repairs
transport and infrastructure clients
- DPTI (concrete repairs, abrasive blasting, painting)
- McConnell Dowell (concrete repairs, abrasive blasting, painting)
- Coleman Rail (concrete repairs)
- VicRoads (sanding, painting)
Transport & infrastructure case studies
Lewis Bandt Bridge, Geelong
Swart & Sons were contracted by the South West Alliance (VicRoads) in 2018 to remediate approximately 480 metres of the metalwork railing on the outbound lane of the Lewis Bandt Bridge, located over the Moorabool River, approximately 11 kilometres from Geelong.
Wild Dog Valley Road Bridge
In April 2020, we were contracted by a local council in the south-east of South Australia to carry out cleaning, surface preparation and application of protective coatings to concrete and steel components of a road bridge. Upon completion of the initial water blast, all steel handrails on the bridge were sanded by hand and the concrete posts and plinths were ground back to a clean surface to remove all contaminants. Finally, protective coatings were applied - a two-component coating system of primer and topcoat.
Regency Road to Pym Street (R2P) Project
Swart & Sons were contracted to carry out painting and concrete repair works on a number of the components of this major government funded project, including the Regency Road overbridge, walkways and ramps, concrete panels and steel gantries. The majority of the work was carried out directly for the R2P Alliance (McConnell Dowell) with additional work undertaken for other contractors on the project.
Three bridges, Adelaide Hills
In April 2018 Swart & Sons were contracted by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) to carry out cleaning and protective treatment to structural steel components of three bridges in the Adelaide Hills. One of the bridges contained lead paint so strict WHS and environmental conditions needed to be adhered to, ensuring no lead residue affected Swart workers, members of the public or the environment.
Bridge pier strengthening, Southend, SA
In May 2020 we tendered to carry out work on Cape Buffon Drive over the Lake Frome outlet drain. After consideration by the South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board (SEWCDB), Swart & Sons were awarded the contract to prepare the piers, apply protective coatings and install a fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) jacket system. All work was carried out in accordance with the specification and scope provided by SEWCDB.
Murray River Ferry ‘Water Hen’
In late 2015/early 2016 Swart & Sons carried out cleaning and application of protective coatings to the ‘Water Hen’ ferry while it was at the Morgan dockyards for scheduled maintenance. Initial (stage one) works consisted of cleaning and preliminary blasting in accordance with DPTI specification. Once this had been completed the ferry was handed back to DPTI to complete stage two (weld testing) works. Stage three works commenced early in 2016 to conduct a final abrasive blast and application of protective coatings.
Heritage-listed Albert Bridge, Adelaide
In early 2015, the City of Adelaide Council sought to restore the Albert Bridge to its former glory. The bridge, located over the River Torrens on Frome Road was opened in 1879 and is the oldest, large road bridge in the Adelaide city area. The scope consisted of cleaning and painting the above deck areas of the bridge, stonework repairs, masonry restoration and the removal of graffiti.
Adelaide Desal Plant
In July 2018 Swart & Sons were contracted by Adelaide Aqua Pty Ltd to carry out repair works on a concrete overflow tank. Works consisted of concrete repairs, abrasive blasting and application of protective coatings to the walls and floors of the tank. Due to the nature of the tank, work was considered to be ‘high risk construction work’, which incorporated working in confined spaces, risk of a person falling more than two metres plus working in an area with movement of powered mobile plant.
Pedestrian Bridge Painting, Mount Waverley
Swart & Sons were contracted by VicRoads in March 2019 to remove corrosion and apply protective coatings on a pedestrian bridge over Blackburn Road at Mount Waverley. Many challenges were faced during this project due to both the complexity of the project and the ownership of land abutting the bridge, however all works were completed within the specified timeframe and to the satisfaction of VicRoads and other stakeholders.
