Princess Bridge Sandblasting & Repainting Project

Case Study

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Client: City of Melbourne & Stokes Rousseau Pty Ltd

Location: Melbourne CBD

Project Type: Public Infrastructure – Bridge Restoration

Scope of Work

  • 3-year staged restoration of Princess Bridge.
  • Wet abrasive blasting and repainting of steel arches and structural elements.
  • High-access operations over the Yarra River.

Challenges

  • Strict safety and environmental compliance (dust control, Water catchment).
  • Limited working windows around special events.
  • Protecting heritage features while applying modern protective coatings.
Princess Bridge commercial painting project, sandblasting process
Princess Bridge commercial painting project, outer paint job, grey, with green railing, red accents

Solutions & Approach

  • Used encapsulated blasting rigs and EPA-compliant disposal methods.
  • Operated under detailed traffic and pedestrian management plans.
  • Applied high-performance, long-life coating systems in consultation with engineers.

Results

The bridge’s iconic appearance has been preserved and future-proofed. Our team’s workmanship ensured the structure remains safe, clean, and vibrant — contributing to Melbourne’s public realm for decades to come.

Princess Bridge commercial painting project, view of freshly painted bridge, and the city
Princess Bridge commercial painting project, close up of the crest on the bridge, detailed paint work and restoration
Princess Bridge commercial painting project, detailed paint work on the arches of the bridge

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