Our bridge construction and repair teams have worked all over New Zealand completing the builds for over 100 pedestrian bridges by mid-2022. No matter how remote the location, or how challenging the design is, we have the expertise, passion, and equipment to deliver a world-class bridge construction project.
We build suspension bridges and swing bridges in remote and difficult locations using helicopters, rope access, and boat access with our bridge-building crews often living on site. Our proven track record has been underpinned through a combination of specialist access services, rigging, geotechnical, and engineering expertise which have been a perfect combination for success.
Detailed pre-planning and site set-up is a critical phase of any bridge construction project. The Abseil Access Engineering Team work closely with our Bridge Construction Division and our clients to ensure all site limitations and expectations are considered, ensuring an efficient project delivery.
Our experienced projects teams have successfully completed 70 bridge builds (NZ and internationally), are will deliver the project on time, on budget, and to the client’s specification.
Abseil Access’s has over 20 years specialising in the full range of rope access, geotechnical assessments, drilling, and blasting services. These specialisations seamlessly complement our bridge construction department and projects.
Our fleet of drill rigs and top-hammer systems that can be implemented by land, air and sea, meaning no matter how challenging the bridge build location, we can confidently anchor into any ground type, excavate ground, and install concrete anchors where necessary.
Abseil Access are also certified for use of high explosives under EPA Class 1.1 and Nonex (low explosives) under EPA class 1.4. Our shot firers are certified and meet the new Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017. This capability is a further value add where gorges require careful profile blasting as part of the bridge construction project.
With over 70 swing and suspension bridges built by Abseil Access to date, our specialist and multi-skilled rope access bridge construction teams have become world leaders in this field. Our site leadership liaise closely with the Bridge Engineering Design Team and clients to ensure safe and efficient delivery of each project.
Our rope access bridge teams are have a depth of experience and skill that’s unparalleled from site set-up through to project completion, being fully compliant with New Zealand codes and standards.
