Duratec Reaches Key Milestone in Tasmania’s Freight Capacity Upgrade Program
Duratec, the construction and engineering remediation contractor, has reached a significant milestone in its role as part of the Freight Capacity Upgrade Program (FCUP), completing repair and strengthening works on three of the nine Tasmanian bridges it is delivering as part of the statewide infrastructure initiative led by the Department of State Growth.
In total, the FCUP will strengthen 25 bridges across Tasmania, improving freight productivity, efficiency and network reliability, while enhancing road safety for all users and reducing long term‑ maintenance costs. The Australian and Tasmanian Governments have jointly committed $100 million to the program.
Duratec is responsible for repairing and strengthening nine bridges between August 2025 and February 2027 under a $2 million contract. Works have now been completed on three bridges, with construction progressing across the remaining sites. The full package includes:
Completed:
- Fleurtys Rivulet Bridge – Nov-Feb 2026
- Cormiston Creek Bridge (Legana‑bound) – Dec-April 2026
- Liawenee Canal Bridge – Feb-April 2026
Scheduled:
- Clarks Rivulet Bridge
- Wallaby Creek Bridge
- Lobster Rivulet Culvert
- Catos Creek Bridge
- Kingston Interchange Underpass
- Great Forester River Bridge
Dedicated Duratec teams are working across multiple bridges simultaneously, delivering specialised remediation works including concrete patch repairs, epoxy crack injection, electrochemical re‑alkalisation, resurfacing works, and the installation of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) laminates, rods and fabrics to strengthen bridge decks.
Depending on size and complexity, each bridge requires teams of up to 10 specialist personnel working around the clock for 40 to 120 days.
Ehsan Negahban, Project Manager at Duratec, explains how the milestone highlights the effectiveness of targeted remediation in extending the life of critical freight infrastructure:
“Completing a third of the bridges is an important milestone for the project and reflects the strength of the planning and collaboration behind the works.”
“Each bridge presents unique challenges, from tidal conditions and access constraints to live traffic environments, and our teams are applying tailored solutions to ensure the structures remain safe, reliable and operational throughout construction.”
Duratec’s extensive planning has ensured the bridges remain open to traffic during works, with temporary speed reductions to 60 km/h implemented where required. Construction is being delivered in challenging conditions, including tidal zones, constrained access and Tasmania’s low and fluctuating temperatures.
By repairing and strengthening existing structures rather than rebuilding, Duratec delivers a more sustainable and cost-effective outcome, reducing material use, construction time and environmental impact while maintaining‑ freight connectivity across the state.
