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Ardreagh Formwork was formed in 2010 and has since established a high reputation in the formwork industry in Melbourne and beyond. This is founded upon on our ability to produce high quality work, drive on-site efficiency and safety, and deliver our projects on time and within budget. We are dedicated to surpassing expectations and this is evident in our collaborations with high profile clients.

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Having worked extensively with a range of formwork systems from Doka, Peri, Ischebeck Titan and Ulma, our skilled workforce knows how to get the best from these systems and use them to drive efficiency on our jobs, while maintaining a safe work site and delivering quality results.

Doka are one of the world leaders in the development of innovative formwork systems. We increase our on-site efficiency by using Doka Framax wall system, Dokamatic tables, Dokaflex tables and Dokaflex 1-2-4 Decking system.

Ischebeck Titan specialise in light-weight aluminium formwork, which improves safety and saves crane capacities. We use Megashore Aluflex system in horizontal (decks) and vertical (walls) formats.

Peri specialise in light-weight, fast moving formwork systems. Our workers are well experienced with the DUO Lightweight Formwork system, a universal lightweight formwork for walls, columns and slabs.

Ulma Formwork Systems are labour-saving, adaptable, versatile and can be custom engineered for a wide range of infrastructure projects. We use the Orma Modular system, a heavy duty vertical formwork system.

We take our commitment to producing quality work, seriously. As such, since 2015, we have achieved and maintained ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) accreditation. This international standard demonstrates our ability to consistently provide services that meet client and regulatory requirements. We regularly carry out internal quality audits both on site and in our project office on our work procedures, to identify areas for improvement and ensure that the quality is at the highest standard.

Safety on our work sites is of paramount importance to us. As part of our commitment to safety, since 2015, we have achieved and maintained AS 4801 (Australian Standard Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems) accreditation. This gives us a framework, where we can identify and control potential health and safety risks, reducing potential incidents and ensuring compliance with relevant Australian Occupational Health and Safety Legislation.

We see the value of a sustainable workplace and aim to ensure that our business takes a considered approach to environmental impacts on a day to day basis. As such, in 2018 we achieved our ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems) accreditation. We will use this as a framework to assess, control and reduce the environmental impacts of our work.

We are proud to have been part of many successful projects with some of Australia’s most high-profile developers.  We are a flexible, dynamic and professional team who work hard to meet and exceed client expectations and maintain successful working relationships. Clients are listed above on this page.

Project: Tailor Apartments
Locations: West Melbourne, Victoria
Client: Manresa Construction

Project Overview

Ardreagh Formwork was engaged to deliver the formwork and reinforcement package for the Tailor Apartments project in West Melbourne. The development consists of 5 above-ground levels and contributes to the continued residential growth of Melbourne’s inner-city areas. Our team managed the full vertical and horizontal formwork systems, along with reinforcement installation for all structural elements. Works were delivered efficiently and in line with the builder’s programme, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and coordination throughout the build. This project reflects Ardreagh’s capability in delivering complete formwork and reinforcement solutions for medium-rise residential developments across metropolitan Melbourne.

Scope of Works Highlights

Our team delivered structural solutions across the entire development, including:

  • Formwork: 3,300m² of suspended slab formwork installed
  • Reinforcement: 100 tonnes of steel reinforcement supplied and fixed
  • Stair Installation: 7 insitu stair flights formed and placed

Challenges & Innovations

The Tailor Apartments project presented logistical challenges typical of tight inner-city sites, including limited laydown space and restricted access for deliveries. Ardreagh responded with a carefully phased sequencing strategy, ensuring materials and equipment were timed precisely with the build schedule to minimise site congestion. To accelerate progress across the 7-storey structure, we implemented modular formwork systems that allowed for faster setup and reduced manual handling. Through early planning and consistent coordination with the site team, we maintained programme alignment while upholding our quality and safety benchmarks.

Project: Capitol Apartments
Client: Hacer
Location:  237 Napier St, Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Project: Western Portal
Client: CYP Design & Construction

Total concrete poured: Approx. 1634m3

This exciting project involved contributing to the construction of the western tunnel entrance (portal) of the new Metro Tunnel. Works included:

  • form and pour base slab
  • form and pour tympanum wall
  • form and pour temporary dividing wall.

The tight timeframes of the program were met successfully and to a high standard of quality and safety.

Project: West Gate Tunnel Project
Client: CPBJH
Location: Melbourne
The Ardreagh Formwork team successfully executed the structural formwork, reinforcement, and concrete placement for the Southern Portal of the West Gate Tunnel Project. These structural works were meticulously completed in preparation for the breakthrough of the largest Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) in the Southern Hemisphere, featuring a diameter of 15.6 meters. The project was carried out using a cut-and-cover construction method below ground level. The scope of work included the construction of base slabs which included 5,300 cubic meters of concrete and 1,250 tonnes of reinforcement. Additionally, the project involved the construction of in-situ walls with over 5,600 square meters of formwork and 1,600 tonnes of reinforcement, reaching heights up to 21 meters. Sixteen large In-situ concrete overhead struts were constructed at a height of 9.6 meters, along with structural corbels, overhead smoke duct slabs, drainage install and completion of the Overhead Vehicle Ramp (OHVR).
Project: Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)
Client: Icon /Gippsland Water
Location: Drouin, Victoria

Total volume of concrete poured: 3,786m3

Total reinforced steel: 657 tonnes

Gippsland Water are completing a major upgrade to the WWTP in Drouin, Victoria. The upgrade will allow the plant to treat 4.2 million litres of wastewater per day. Ardreagh Formwork were awarded the FRP (Formwork, Reinforcement & Concrete) contract to complete the projects main structures:

  • Biorecator Tanks
  • Fine Screens Building
  • Blower Building
  • Odour Control Building
  • Generator Building
  • Sludge Dewatering Building
  • Administration Building

Our cutting-edge systems and procedures have been recognised as leading factors in achieving a high standard of quality and undisputed safety.

Project: Vista Apartment Development
Client: Hallmarc Construction
Location: 5,7&9 Remington Drive, Highett, VIC
Project: Uni Hill Shopping Centre
Client: Noordenne Construction
Location: Cnr Plenty Rd and Janefield Drive, Bundoora, VIC 3083
Project: Stella Maris Rippleside Apartments
Client: Ireland Brown Constructions
Location: Geelong, Victoria

Project Overview
Ardreagh Formwork was engaged to deliver a Formwork and concrete placement package for the Stella Maris Rippleside Apartments — a luxury residential development on Geelong’s waterfront. Spanning four architecturally distinct buildings, the project demanded precision execution across all elements of vertical and suspended structure construction.

Scope of Works Highlights

Our team delivered structural solutions across the entire development, including:

  • Formwork: 16,525m2 of suspended slab formwork installed
  • Formwork: 326m2 of vertical formwork elements including wet joints, header beams and Insitu columns
  • Concrete: 5,243m³ of concrete placed across all structures
  • Stair Installation: 18 insitu stair flights formed and placed
  • Mobile Cranage: Extensive use of Ardreagh’s 100T mobile crane as well as our 5T telescopic handler

Challenges & Innovations
A key project feature was the integration of new structural works around a heritage-listed building on site. This required meticulous planning, staged pouring sequences, and adaptive methods to protect the existing structure while progressing the new build. Our mobile cranage capability was crucial in navigating this complexity safely and efficiently.

Project: St Vincent’s Private Hospital
Client: ADCO Constructions
Location: 240 Hoppers Lane, Werribee
Project: Scienceworks Capping Beam

Scope of works / description:

Ardreagh Formwork were tasked with the forming, installation of Reo, and concrete placement for 2 capping beams as part of a waste treatment center in Spotswood. The capping beams were of different sizes, 6.225m and 3.704m radius at 1.2m high. While staying within tolerance we designed a segmented single sided formwork shape with 16 sides for the large radius and 10 for the smaller, out of AW80 formwork. We initially formed and poured a 150mm deep blinding as a surface to build the capping beam on and would be pour against the existing excavated bank. Both capping beams were poured together with a total of 90m3.

Project: Ritz Hotel, Geelong
Location: Geelong, Victoria
Client: Ireland Brown Constructions

Project Overview
Ardreagh Formwork was engaged to deliver a full Form, Reinforcement and Pour (FRP) package for the Ritz Hotel development in Geelong. The project comprises 11 floors of high-end construction, over a 1,314m2 footprint requiring precise delivery of all structural concrete and reinforcement works, along with significant suspended and vertical formwork.

Scope of Works Highlights
Our team delivered structural solutions across the entire development, including:
Formwork: 16,000m² of suspended slab formwork installed
Formwork: 260m² of vertical formwork installed across 11 floors
Concrete: 3,500m³ of concrete supplied and placed throughout the structure
Reinforcement: 350 tonnes of steel reinforcement supplied and fixed
Stair Installation: 25 insitu stair flights formed and placed

Challenges & Innovations
A key challenge was working within the limitations of the existing façade, which remained in place throughout the build. This required meticulous coordination to ensure structural elements aligned with the heritage frontage. Innovative formwork solutions were deployed to manage varying slab heights and loading conditions across the development.

Project: Richmond High School
Client: ADCO Constructions
Location: Richmond High School, 280 Highett St, Richmond, VIC 3121
Project: Quest, Geelong
Location: Geelong, Victoria
Client: Ireland Brown Constructions

Project Overview
Ardreagh Formwork was engaged to deliver a full Form, Reinforcement and Pour (FRP) package for the Quest Geelong development, comprising 13 floors above ground and 3 basement levels. The project also included detailed excavation, precast panel installation, and scissor stair installation, with a signature Brick Snap Precast architectural finish. All concrete elements were delivered to a Class 2 soffit standard, reflecting the high quality of finish required across the development.

Scope of Works Highlights
Our team delivered structural solutions across the entire development, including:
Formwork: 19,000m² of suspended slab formwork installed
Concrete: 5,200m3 of concrete supplied and placed throughout the structure
Reinforcement: 500 tonnes of steel reinforcement supplied and fixed
Precast Installation: 880 Precast panels installed throughout
Stair Installation: 32 insitu stair flights formed and placed

Challenges & Innovations
Constructing the Quest building in Geelong presented a set of unique logistical and environmental challenges. The project’s central location within a high-traffic urban precinct required meticulous coordination to ensure uninterrupted site access and minimal disruption to the surrounding businesses and public walkways. Strict council regulations for noise, dust suppression, and vehicle movement added further complexity to site planning and sequencing.

Project: One Coburg Quarter Apartments Development
Location: Coburg, Melbourne, Victoria
Client: Arc 3

Project Overview
Ardreagh Formwork was engaged to deliver a full Form, Reinforcement and Pour (FRP) and precast install package for the One Coburg Quarter Apartments development. The project involves multiple suspended slab levels surrounded by perimeter protection screens, extensive precast panel integration, and rectification works to the existing structure from Basement 2 through to Level 1.

Scope of Works Highlights
Our team delivered structural solutions across the entire development, including:
Formwork: 10,500m² of suspended slab formwork installed
Concrete: 2,000m3 of concrete supplied and placed across the structure
Reinforcement: 115 tonnes of steel reinforcement supplied and fixed
Precast Installation: 425 precast panels installed
Safety: Installation of 72 perimeter safety protection screens

Challenges & Innovations
Ardreagh Formwork was engaged to take over structural works at One Coburg Quarter Apartments from Level 2 onwards—an integration that brought both technical and logistical challenges. Stepping into an existing project mid-structure required a rapid and thorough assessment of the inherited works, ensuring continuity in quality, safety, and sequencing without disrupting the overall construction program. Another feature was the installation of in-situ concrete BBQ benches and tables on the rooftop level — a bespoke design element that brought a unique communal touch to the residential complex.

Project: North East Link Sewer Relocation
Client: Bothar Boring/CPB
Location: Bulleen, Melbourne, Victoria

Total Number of Manholes Constructed: 7

Max Depth: 21m

Ardreagh Formwork were contracted to complete the construction of 7nr Manholes on a major Sewer Relocation, to allow for the construction of the North East Link Project. Manhole sizes ranged from 7-20m in depth & 3-4m Diameter. The works involved all FRP as well as the connection to 3 live sewers in which we were required to complete the diversion under low flow in a timely manner.

Project: North East Link Capping Beam
Client: SPARK JV
Location: Watsonia, Melbourne

Ardreagh were contracted to complete the capping beam for the retaining walls on the TBM launch box.

The scope of works included the following:

  • Pile Breaking of 350no piles.
  • Fixing of 500T of steel reinforcement
  • Forming over 1 kilometre of capping beam ranging from 1.2m high to 5m high.
  • Supply in-house craneage and scaffolding.

The Project consisted of 2 main area:

  • Watsonia TBM Launch Pit Capping Beam & Retaining walls.
  • Watsonia Vent Tunnell access pit Capping Beam.

Scope on this project included the following items:

  • 2000m3 of concrete poured
  • 500T Reo fixed in situ
  • 350 piles Breakback (900mm & 1200mm dia)
  • Installation of support system for 500T TBM Gantry Crane.
  • Craneage & concrete pumping to support the above activities.
Project: Monash
Client: CPB
Location: Melbourne, Melbourne

We carried out the installation of 8km of precast barriers along the centre median of the Monash Freeway upgrade project The works include but was not limited to the following:

  • Installation of 1200 Barriers
  • Installation of 200 special Barriers (light column, median gate, TIRTL etc)
  • Grouting, caulking, patching all barriers.
  • Installations of emergency gates incl. all foundation work.
Project: Metro Tunnel Project Flinders OSD
Client: Cross Yarra Partnership (CYP)
Location: Melbourne CBD

Program Duration: 18 Months

A major component of the new Metro Tunnel project involves the build out of the CBD South Precinct. Our team at Flinders St. has been busy constructing the structure of Shaft A and B, which extends from 40 meters below ground level up to the surface. Due to the site constraints in Melbourne CBD, a significant amount of detailed engineering & planning was necessary to manage logistics and meet the project program. At our warehouse facility in Laverton North we have been prefabricating engineered formwork systems, which are delivered to the CBD site precisely when needed. They are lifted directly from the semi deliveries and lowered into the shaft where they are placed straight into the set-out position. This approach is something we have been implementing on all sites. It enhances safety (reduced working at heights), enables an accelerated program, and saves crucial space onsite. The area of shaft A & B extends over 2,500m2 and extends over 5 levels. The works consist of base slabs, 9m high columns & walls, 10m high suspended structural slabs, arches and plunge column infills

Project: Metro Tunnel Eastern Portal
Client: CYP

Scope of works / Description:

Ardreagh Formwork completed the Track Slabs for the Eastern Portal Entrance of the Metro Tunnel. These slabs were constructed to detailed 3-dimensional falls in preparation for the Metro Trains track install. A total of 2,776m3 was poured during the 4-week program.

Project: Geelong Tech and Gordon Rejuvenation
Client: Ireland Brown Constructions
Location: Cnr of Lt Malop St and Latrobe Terrace, Geelong, VIC 3220

Project: Civic Accommodation Precinct (CAP) for the City of Greater Geelong

Address: 131 Mercer Street, Geelong, Vic

Ardreagh Formwork recently completed the Civic Accommodation Precinct for the City of Greater Geelong. This project was built to a level 6 green star rating. The scope comprised of precast concrete install and (FRP) Formwork, Reinforcement and Concrete for the structure which consisted of:

  • 8,500m2 of suspended formwork decks
  • 4,000m2 of slab on ground
  • Retaining walls, staircores and liftshafts
  • Exposed Architectural V-Shaped Columns
  • Precast concrete install
  • Reinforcement Supply and Install (2,000t)
Project: Fed Square Adits
Client: Cross Yarra Partnership
Location: Melbourne CBD
After successful completion of two packages on the outer stations of the Melbourne Metro Tunnel; Ardreagh Formwork was been awarded multiple packages within the CBD South Precinct for CYP (Cross Yarra Partners) The packages include Formwork installation and Concrete placement to Collin Adit, Flinders Adit, Fed Square Adit, Fed Square Link and Fed Square South Shaft located approx. 25-30m beneath Swanston Street works between Flinders Street and Collins Street. Works to the Adits consisted of the following: Collins Gallery
  • Base Slab (Slab on Ground).
  • Liner Walls.
  • Internal Walls and Columns.
  • Suspended Slabs.
  • Arch Head Wall.
  • Stairs.
Collins Adit
  • Liner Walls.
  • Internal Walls and Columns.
  • Platform suspended slabs.
  • Escalator Slab (Walls and Suspended Slabs)
  • Impact Walls.
  • Over Track Suspended Slabs.
  • Stairs.
Collins Nozzle
  • TBM tunnel Insitu works.
  • Internal Walls and Columns.
  • Platform suspended slabs.
  • Corbels.
  • Curved Upper Side Walls.
  • Over Track Suspended Slabs.
  • Platform suspended slabs.
  • Stairs.
Collins TVS
  • Base Slab (Slab on Ground).
  • Liner Walls.
Flinders Adit
  • Base Slab (Slab on Ground).
  • Liner Walls.
  • Internal Walls and Columns.
  • Suspended Slabs.
  • umkbArch Head Wall.
  • Stairs.
  • Corbels.
  • Platform suspended slabs.
  • Impact Walls.
Fed Square Adit
  • Base Slab (Slab on Ground).
  • Liner Walls.
  • Internal Walls and Columns.
  • Suspended Slabs.
  • Arch Head Wall.
  • Stairs.
  • Corbels.
  • Platform suspended slabs.
  • Impact Walls.
Fed Square Link
  • Base Slab (Slab on Ground).
  • Liner Walls.
  • Internal Walls and Columns.
  • Suspended Slabs.
  • Arch Head Wall.
  • Stairs.
  • Corbels.
  • Arch Formwork
Fed Square South Shaft
  • Base Slab (Slab on Ground).
  • Liner Walls.
  • Internal Walls and Columns.
  • Suspended Slabs.
  • Arch Head Wall.
  • Stairs.
  • Corbels.
  • Precast Panel Installation
Project: Bristol Hotel Apartments
Client: Manresa Constructions
Location: 184 Ferguson St, Williamstown, VIC 3016
Project: Aspire Apartments
Client: JMC Residential
Location: 62 Wests Rd, Maribyrnong
Project: Arden Station
Client: CYP Design & Construction

Total volume of concrete poured: 3816 m3

Average concrete pour: 700m3

We completed works on the new Arden Station for the Metro Tunnel Project. Scope of works included:

  • Design/supply/installation of base slab
  • Installation of tympanum formwork

The project was successfully completed:

  • ahead of program
  • to a high safety and quality standard
Project: Architecture Designed Apartments
Client: Manresa Constructions
Location: 621 King St, West Melbourne, VIC 3000
Project: Anzac/Domain Station
Client: CYP Design & Construction

Total volume of concrete poured: 12,830 m3

Total reinforced steel: 3946 tonnes

We completed an exciting Form, Reinforce and Pour (FRP) contract at the site of the new Anzac Station for the Metro Tunnel Project. Works included a roof slab, base slab, TBM (Tunnel boring machine) walls and live sewer protection works.
The contract was successfully completed:

  • ahead of program
  • to a high standard of safety and quality
Project: Alexander Theatre Redevelopment, Monash Uni
Client: Brookfield Multiplex Construction
Location: Alexander Theatre, Monash Uni, Clayton Campus, Clayton, VIC 3800
Project: Eastern Drop Structure
Client: Baulderstone and United Group Joint Venture

Scope of works/description:
We carried out construction of two large insitution support/foundation slabs for an Air Treatment Facility as well as various other insitu concrete items such as pipe support pad footings and an electrical switchboard support plinth. Critical targets were achieved ahead of program while also adhering to the high standards set by the client Water Resource Alliance in the areas of:

  • Occupational Health
  • Safety
  • Quality
Project: Deer Park Underpass
Client: Leightons and Baulderstone Joint Venture

We completed construction of deflection walls to both the north and south side of the overpass. Due to the nature of the structure, a complex formwork design was required.

We implemented the Titan Ischebek Formwork system, which allowed us to construct from the top down with minimal bracing. This efficient system allowed a faster turnaround for pours and the job was completed successfully with minimal environmental impact.