Heavy Steel Meets Iconic Harbour: TW Woods Delivers Milsons Point Wharf Gangway
TW Woods has brought its large-scale fabrication expertise to the heart of Sydney Harbour, delivering a 26-tonne, architecturally formed gangway for the Milsons Point Wharf upgrade.
Positioned beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge and surrounded by landmarks like Luna Park and North Sydney Pool, the gangway is a vital link in Sydney’s public transport and tourism network. At 24 metres long and 4.4 metres wide, it was engineered to support high pedestrian traffic while withstanding the harsh marine environment.
TW Woods partnered with Waterway Constructions to bring the complex structure to life, applying the same end-to-end expertise the company is known for across mining, materials handling, oil and gas, and water sectors.
“The heavy fabrication and high-quality finish are designed specifically to combat corrosion in a highly saline, industrial location,” said Mr Woods.
Precision Profile Cutting. Heavy-Duty Welding. In-House Coatings.
The gangway required exacting fabrication – from CAD/CAM profile cutting to heavy structural welding – all completed at TW Woods’ Tomago facility. The structure was then prepared in the company’s purpose-built blasting and painting facility, where an industrial-grade protective coating was applied to ensure long-term durability.
This isn’t TW Woods’ first marine infrastructure success. The team has previously delivered steelwork for the Sydney Harbour Overseas Passenger Terminal upgrade and the Mayfield 7 wharf development in Newcastle.
“While we’re known for fabricating major components for mining and industrial use, projects like Milsons Point show how our capabilities scale seamlessly to high-spec, public-facing infrastructure,” said Mr Woods.
“Our experience across mining, water, wastewater and gas industries equips us to meet – and exceed – the quality standards demanded in public works.”
Facilities Built for Projects Like This
TW Woods has invested heavily in its in-house capability, including CAD-CAM plate processing, stud welding, and heavy lifting capacity with a 10-tonne overhead gantry crane. The integrated fabrication, blasting and coating process streamlines delivery while maintaining full quality control.
We can do that.
The Milsons Point Wharf gangway is a strong example of how TW Woods continues to deliver bold, technically demanding infrastructure with precision, safety, and longevity in mind.
