
Our history
In an industry focused on large-scale projects, BridgePro Engineering prioritises long-term impact. This ethos drove founder and director Aaron Brimfield to start the business.
Aaron discovered his passion for construction, particularly bridges, at a young age. This realisation fuelled his aspiration to become an engineer and build bridges that would endure for future generations.
After gaining experience in various industry positions, Aaron’s desire to create a lasting legacy and address industry gaps motivated him to establish his own business. Thus, BridgePro Engineering was founded in 2010. From its modest beginnings in Aaron’s rumpus room with two individuals and a business plan, BridgePro has now grown to employ over 100 people.
From humble beginnings
The first BridgePro project was in March 2011, a ten-metre-long bridge at the Smithton Water Plant with a project budget of $19,000. Fast forward to now, working on Tasmania’s largest-ever infrastructure project and longest road bridge over water, the monumental Bridgewater Bridge.
Our team has also significantly grown since then, now including engineers, project managers, machine operators, coxswains, carpenters, boilermakers, fitters, mechanics, construction workers, truck drivers, administration, and a whole lot more.
BridgePro, based in Latrobe, is now one of Tasmania’s largest contractors, maintaining a strong presence in the North-West community.
Throughout its history, BridgePro has consistently pushed beyond its comfort zone, which is evident in the diverse project portfolio. The team consistently leverages their experience, tackles challenges, and implements innovative solutions, showcasing their expertise. As the business expands, so do the opportunities for our talented team members to shine.
Where we have been working lately…
The New Bridgewater Bridge
Our most significant project to date has been working on the New Bridgewater bridge – Tasmania’s largest ever transport infrastructure project. The new four lane bridge will be the longest road bridge over water in Australia.
Warrawee Suspension Bridge
The Latrobe Council issued a Request for Tender for the design and construction of a new pedestrian and cyclist bridge over the Mersey River. The goal was to connect the Warrawee Conservation Area in Latrobe to the trails leading to Kentish and Railton, creating a vital link in the mountain bike trail network and boosting tourism in the region.
Latrobe Flood Mitigation Project
After almost six years since the 2016 floods, the permit to work within the habitat of the Central North Burrowing Crayfish has been officially confirmed, marking the long-awaited commencement of the Latrobe Flood Mitigation Project - with construction now almost finalised (August 2023).
Margaret Street Sewer Diversion Project
We are proud to be playing a pivotal role in the Margaret Street Sewer Diversion Project, working alongside TasWater. This significant initiative aims to enhance the sewer infrastructure in the City of Launceston area, bringing improved reliability and efficiency to the system.
Northbank to Seaport Pedestrian Bridge
The design team at BridgePro worked tirelessly to develop a functional and visually appealing bridge, with a proven world-leading design solution. The design and construction of such a unique solution required a departure from conventional tried-and-tested designs.
Union Bridge
The project involved the construction of a new 72m long, three-span prestressed girder bridge over 10m high.