FORGE has a proven catalogue of proprietary community access solutions suitable for single and multiple-span applications, each with the flexibility to make custom embellishments based on a project’s specific site, budget and aesthetic requirements. Our specialist in-house design team is also able to develop completely unique bridge, boardwalk and cycleway solutions as and when required, including prototyping and testing. The right design will always depend on the project itself.

Every project is unique so there’s no general rule. It may be just a few months for a simple structure on an easy-to-access site. Then again, it can be considerably longer from concept to completion for more complex applications. Large or small, the key to a streamlined project outcome is early engagement with all key stakeholders and ongoing collaboration.

Yes they can and in many cases that’s exactly what we recommend and do for all of our projects. By intentionally designing these access structures in modular form where possible, the main structural elements can often be fully or partially pre-assembled in controlled conditions off-site. This maximises quality while also minimising installation time. The result is greater savings and reduced community disruptions.

Absolutely. In fact the vast majority of elevated boardwalks and bridges FORGE designs and constructs around Australia each year cater to pedestrians, joggers, cyclists and other other active transport users. A key early stage of the FORGE Methodology is taking the time to understand exactly who will be using the completed structure and making suitable design decisions accordingly to ensure maximum safety and ease of access at all times, for all users.

The FORGE Methodology is built upon a wholistic delivery offering that combines specialist design and design verification, structural engineering, manufacturing methodology, risk mitigation, planning capability, pre-assembly, project management and construction expertise, all from one team. Time and again we see the most successful project outcomes when our team is engaged early in the development process.

Absolutely, in fact we find the more collaboration on community access projects the better - especially in the critical early design stages of the project. By partnering up-front with all key stakeholders and delivery experts we can collaboratively identify the very best solution for your brief, long before you need to commit to a construction contract. The result is almost always a higher quality and more cost effective project outcome.

FORGE specialises in the design and construction of active transport structures in environmentally sensitive and remote habitats. We have successfully delivered numerous bridges and boardwalks in national parks and nature reserves, using proven ‘light touch’ design and construction approaches that maximise community value whilst minimising environmental impacts both during and after construction.

High strength, lightweight materials with the correctly-specified finishings are essential to maximise the design life of access structures located in coastal, creek and wetland environments which often feature unique soil conditions and can be subjective to harsh weather conditions.

FORGE has extensive experience in designing and constructing cycleways and other access structures that maximise environmental sustainability. This begins with the design of the structure itself, with great care taken to ensure the design and materials always have the lightest possible environmental footprint while still meeting all functional and safety requirements of the project brief. The design also has a direct influence on the installation stage with steps taken to minimise - and often completely eliminate - the need for heavy machinery on site, reducing noise, emissions and habitat disruption. Specifying hard-wearing and lightweight materials can also significantly reduce the amount of future maintenance required.

Safety is central to every project decision at FORGE and begins with the initial design of your structure. Considerable thought is given to both structural integrity and user security. From an engineering perspective, cycleway structures must be designed in line with all relevant AS codes and guidelines, ensuring they withstand not only the weight of pedestrian and bicycle traffic but also environmental factors such as soil conditions, wind and weather, tides and potential flooding events. User security considerations extend to the provision of appropriate balustrades, non-slip surfaces, clear sight lines, seamless access points, rest areas and seating and potentially lighting to ensure high-traffic structures feel safe and welcoming for all users - at all hours.

Yes they can - and should. Customising a structure’s design and materials to the specific site is an essential part of the FORGE Methodology. An extensive range of variables are taken into careful consideration to ensure a fit-for-purpose structure that delivers decades of trouble-free benefits for the community it was built to serve.

Yes, we can. In fact FORGE specialises in delivering access structures like these in remote, hard-to-access and environmentally-sensitive sites including national parks and conservation reserves. We have developed an award-winning proprietary catalogue of customisable access solutions that offer excellent cost-efficiencies and durability with minimal need for heavy equipment during construction and installation.

Yes. FORGE has considerable experience in delivering access structures in some of Australia’s most pristine locations and national parks. Of course, working within sensitive and protected habitats requires meticulous planning and project management guided by strict environmental management protocols that have been pre-approved by all relevant authorities.

Considerable time is spent during the initial design and pre-construction stages of every access project to identify potential environmental risks - and mitigate them long before construction and site works begin. Clever design plays major role, as does the development of a detailed environmental management plan that is approved by all relevant stakeholders and environmental authorities. Some of our most impressive projects were able to be entirely constructed by hand, including manually-driven piles and materials that were carried to the site on foot, to eliminate any impacts on the surrounding habitat.

Each year FORGE delivers customised active transport structures in communities across Australia. With dedicated national pre-assembly facilities and local project delivery teams around Australia, we work extensively with clients across metropolitan and regional areas in all states including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and the ACT.

Yes. For more than 50 years FORGE has partnered with LGAs across Australia, delivering community access structures everywhere from north Queensland and regional Victoria to busy inner-city communities in Sydney and Melbourne. At last count we have successful delivered projects for more than 50 different Australian councils.

FORGE has extensive experience in delivering cycleways, bridges and elevated boardwalks for community parks and wetlands. We design and engineer active transport structures of all sizes and complexities for councils, property developers, architects and landscape architects across Australia. Specialists in the design, installation and project management of pedestrian access infrastructure, we also have long-term relationships with trusted manufacturing partners who are experts in wetland boardwalk design and fabrication.

Operational lifespan can vary significantly between structures and is dependant on many factors. These include the location, size, weather and soil conditions, construction materials, usage volume, the style of structure chosen and the level ongoing maintenance able to be provided. At FORGE we work closely with clients and project partners to maximise the design life of every structure we deliver and offer industry-leading structural guarantees to provide peace of mind for all stakeholders for years to come.