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FORGE solves the bridges others can't.

Some businesses avoid complex bridge projects. Others underestimate them and treat them like any other project by applying a one-size-fits-all solution. The result? Over-engineering, hidden variations, cost surprises and unnecessary delays and frustration.

At FORGE, we approach complex bridge projects differently. From day one, we design with your full project picture in mind—not just the need to get someone safely from A to B, but also how the structure will actually be built on site.

Installation methodology, logistics and program constraints all shape your design and design decisions which, in turn, directly inform construction. By engaging FORGE early in your complex bridge project, we’ll help you identify and resolve hidden risks up front—long before they become costly problems later.

You’ll have greater clarity, control and confidence in the final budget. Right from the start. 

How we tackle complexity differently

  • Integrated, Holistic Approach
    Working together we consider your design, engineering, approvals, construction and site from day one, identifying risks early and preventing rework.
  • Construction-Informed Design
    Design decisions are shaped by how your bridge will actually be built, ensuring the recommended solution is practical, efficient and delivery-ready.
  • Tailored to the Site
    Every bridge FORGE delivers responds to its terrain, environment and context. No cookie-cutter solutions, no over-engineering.
  • Approvals Management
    We define and manage approval pathways early—so requirements don’t surface late and disrupt design, program, or budget.
  • Turning Complexity Into Reality
    Where others see dead-ends and problems, we explore, adapt and push further to find solutions that make complex bridges achievable and buildable for you.

From Concept to Reality - The FORGE Methodology

 
 When you engage FORGE on a complex bridge project, you tap into our proven Methodology. Developed and refined over many years and projects, this process ensures your bridge is buildable, stays true to your design vision and meets your budget and schedule. Every decision is tested against real-world constraints, so risks are identified and resolved early, giving you complete confidence in the outcome.  

See some of our work

  • Tamworth Regional Skywalk
  • Kinbrook Pedestrian Bridge
  • Hamilton Street Pedestrian Bridge
  • Brickmakers Drive Bridge
  • Casino Suspension Bridge
  • Dorrigo Swing Bridges
  • Australian Botanic Gardens Bridge

  • Tamworth Regional Skywalk

    COMPLEXITY: Scale, Community Scrutiny, Site Access, Environmental Sensitivities

    Funded by the NSW Government’s Regional Tourism Activation Fund, the $18 million Tamworth Regional Skywalk is currently being delivered for Tamworth Regional Council at the Oxley Scenic Lookout.

    A large and complex network of structures in a steep and environmentally sensitive site, the route spans 1.5 kilometres and features a 20-metre pedestrian bridge, an 84-metre elevated girder boardwalk, interconnected boardwalks, multiple viewing decks and concrete paths, all with a 121-metre vertical ascent and gradients up to 33%.

    Every stage of this challenging project has required a careful balance of community, accessibility, and environmental considerations. Extensive parametric modelling and 3D simulations were used to guide alignment, span optimisation and compliance checks. Selective pre-assembly has also been used to minimise on-site works—improving constructability, cost certainty and design confidence as the project continues to take shape high above Tamworth.

  • Kinbrook Pedestrian Bridge

    COMPLEXITY: Environmental Sensitivities, Budget Constraints, Community Safety

    Delivered for developer Moremac at Kinbrook—a busy multi-stage community 35km north of the Melbourne CBD—this complex bridge and boardwalk spans Merri Creek, providing vital connections for local residents while also preserving the area’s sensitive local wetlands.

    FORGE was appointed following an invitation-only design and construct tender with project superintendent SMEC overseeing delivery.

    The approved design comprised of a 54-metre truss bridge based on FORGE’s proprietary LONGREACH™ system, alongside a series of smaller 20 and 30-metre span structures. Integrated approach ramps on both sides of the creek were also delivered using our WATERSIDE™ boardwalk system.

  • Hamilton Street Pedestrian Bridge

    COMPLEXITY: Scale, Geotechnical Challenges, Community Scrutiny

    Stretching 73-metres across and 15-metres above the Wimmera River in Horsham, this cable-stayed pedestrian bridge is the longest single-span structure FORGE has ever delivered.

    Connecting more than 2,000 residents and four schools to the town centre, the critical infrastructure project was delivered in a climate of intense community, media and stakeholder scrutiny.

    Extensive planning was undertaken during the pre-construction stages, with geotechnical studies also conducted as part of preliminary works allowing us to refine the final designs before progressing to manufacturing and delivery.

    FORGE’s proprietary STIRLING™ cable-stayed bridge system was selected over arch and suspension alternatives due to its structural efficiency within the site’s tight approach constraints.

    All pylons and substructure elements were pre-assembled off site to maximise quality and minimise disruption, with the final installation completed with millimetre precision over 3 days.

  • Brickmakers Drive Bridge

    COMPLEXITY: Scale, Budget Constraints, Regulatory Approvals, Traffic Management

    Delivered for Mirvac at Moorebank in western Sydney, this was a critical and deceptively complex flood evacuation crossing providing safe passage for local residents across busy Brickmakers Drive.

    Liverpool City Council required the link to be built before approving a new land release, and FORGE was engaged to develop a cost-effective alternative to an earlier all-concrete proposal.

    Multiple options were explored with our solution combining a 24-metre span LONGREACH™ truss bridge with 150 metres of approaches based on our proprietary BALMORAL™ boardwalk system.

    RMS compliance under AS5100 shaped key material decisions with steel framing, concrete decking and lightweight FRP allowing us to balance all structural, regulatory and commercial requirements.

    Far too large to be transported in one section, the main truss bridge was assembled on site and craned into position in one night, taking only 10 minutes to bolt into its final position.

  • Casino Suspension Bridge

    COMPLEXITY: Scale, Environmental Sensitivities, Site Access, Flooding Risk

    Reaching 160 metres across the Richmond River in northern NSW, FORGE was appointed to deliver this significant suspension bridge for Richmond Valley Council following a competitive tender in 2025.

    As well as connecting the local community, the structure needed to serve as an important flood mitigation measure for a town that’s no stranger to the destructive impact of fast-rising river waters.

    Amongst several unique site challenges, careful scheduling was required to protect the region’s migratory bat population with all site works paused during the summer months.

    FORGE’s off-site pre-assembly methodology enabled the fabrication process to continue in the interim—ensuring crews were able to return to the site in March 2026 to complete the final cabling and structural works.

  • Dorrigo Swing Bridges

    COMPLEXITY: Environmental Sensitivities, Remote Site Access, Regulatory Approvals

    Part of the $56.4 million Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk project, FORGE is currently delivering a network of five remote access bridges through Dorrigo National Park for the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

    The ambitious 46km multi-day walk traverses the Great Dividing Range through Gumbaynggirr Country and Gondwana rainforests and is seen as a critical step towards turning the region into a global ecotourism destination.

    FORGE’s scope includes the design and delivery of four cable-swing bridges with spans ranging from 20 to 35 metres and separate 13-metre aluminium truss bridge near Bangalore Creek.

    All works are being completed in highly sensitive habitats and are subject to rigorous environmental and Aboriginal heritage controls.

  • Australian Botanic Gardens Bridge

    COMPLEXITY: Environmental Sensitivities, Regulatory Approvals, Treacherous Site Conditions, Earthquakes

    Delivered for Greater Shepparton City Council in regional Victoria, this fully-custom suspension bridge and boardwalk network connects the 22.5 hectare Australian Botanic Gardens to the Shepparton town centre across the Broken River.

    Appointed following an open tender, FORGE managed the full design and construct process—from historical flood data analysis, geotechnical investigations and water authority approvals, to manufacturing, transportation and on-site installation.

    Rising 13 metres above the river and spanning 55 metres, the orientation of the bridge was meticulously refined to preserve the established riverbank vegetation and native gum trees.

    During construction our site crews also overcame extraordinary challenges including treacherous ground conditions, repeated flooding and a magnitude 6.0 earthquake striking mid-bridge lift as the 250-tonne crane’s 70-metre boom was fully extended.

We had quite a few hassles with a previous bridge project with somebody else, but this was the exact opposite. Right from day one the process of working with FORGE was very smooth and was exactly what was delivered.

John Martin
Infrastructure Director at Horsham Rural City Council

Working with FORGE is a great process. We get instant feedback on whether; One, something is achievable, two, whether it's going to meet a budget, and three, it's technically plausible.

Sasha Coles
Global Design Director at ASPECT Studios

FORGE have delivered on every promise they’ve made. They are a very professional company who are excellent at delivering solutions. They have a very planned and professional approach with their projects. We are always confident of their projects being carried out correctly and on program.

Greg Norsa
Operations Support Manager at City of Ryde

With FORGE, we're able to draw upon their expertise for execution and delivery early in the process, which really enables us to tune what's possible. That's been valuable in getting the kind of detail and quality of outcome that we imagined and would like to put out to the world.

John Choi
Director at CHROFI

The thing about FORGE that is great is their attention to detail and a willingness to get it right. It's a big advantage for us being able to take simple sketches to them and they respond with budgets and advice. It helps reduce unnecessary engineering design time and cost on our projects.

Mark Anderson
Development Director at Lendlease

Ready to Start Your Next Project?

Whether you’re planning a simple pedestrian bridge or a complex multi-span structure, our team can help you find the right solution for your site. Speak with FORGE to explore design options, constructability, and gain cost clarity from the start.

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FORGE has been building Australia’s most complex outdoor structures for more than 50 years. We continue to be a partner of choice for leading landscape architects, developers and councils. We know what it costs and we know how to deliver.