Infrastructure & Government

Why Infrastructure & Government Chooses Furphy

Public infrastructure should stand the test of time, be completed to the strictest compliance, and shouldn’t demand a major costly maintenance schedule. J. Furphy & Sons Group has a track record that speaks for itself, supplying long-lasting corrosion protection and structural steel to government and infrastructure projects across Victoria and NSW for over 160 years. We proudly work with councils, state agencies, and their contractors on everything from bridges and pedestrian infrastructure to parks and public utilities with the compliance documentation to match, and the local presence to bring it all together.

The Furphy Advantage for Infrastructure & Government

With a 160-year track record in government and infrastructure projects, Furphy has proven to be the proud go-to partner for everything from small council works through to major civil programmes.

Our solutions – including our TetraWal retaining wall system - come with the documentation, local content credentials, and generations of engineering excellence making us a clearcut choice for the public sector.

Proven compliance with Australian standards
Galvanizing to AS/NZS 4680, protective coatings to AS/NZS 2312, and fabrication to relevant structural standards with documentation to support government project requirements.

Local manufacturing
All work is performed in Australia at our Shepparton, Geelong, and Albury facilities, supporting local procurement policies and providing full supply chain transparency.

160 years of infrastructure experience
From John Furphy’s water carts to modern infrastructure projects, we have a longstanding track record in supplying durable steel solutions for public and community use.

TetraWal retaining wall systems
Our proprietary galvanized steel retaining wall system is suited to council, roads, and civil infrastructure applications. It’s compliant, cost-effective, and available in standard and custom configurations.

Low maintenance lifecycle outcomes
Hot dip galvanized steel eliminates the need for periodic repainting, reducing the whole-of-life cost of public infrastructure and the associated traffic management and access costs of maintenance works.

Services for Agriculture & Rural

Hot Dip Galvanizing

Corrosion protection for bridges, pedestrian infrastructure, park furniture frames, sign structures, handrails, fencing, drainage, road furniture, and all structural steel in public environments, all processed to AS/NZS 4680.

Fabrication

Structural steel fabrication for civil and public infrastructure, including TetraWal retaining walls, pedestrian bridges, platforms, and custom public works components.

Industrial Blast & Paint 

Surface preparation and protective coating systems for public infrastructure steel, including duplex systems where colour specification or enhanced aesthetic is required.

Stainless Steel Tanks & Vessels 

Custom tanks and vessels for water authority, council, and government utility applications — potable water storage, chemical dosing, and process vessels.

Water & Environment

Furphy Engineering produces a wide range of tanks for the water and environment industries. Our expertise ranges from atmospheric waste storage tanks to carbon filter vessels and pressure vessels, manufactured to AS1210.

Challenges & Solutions  

Infrastructure & Government Challenges: How Furphy Helps

Lifecycle cost accountability Government asset managers are increasingly assessed on lifecycle cost, not just upfront price. Hot dip galvanized steel consistently delivers lower whole-of-life cost than alternative corrosion protection systems, with 40–70+ year service life and no scheduled maintenance coating.
Public safety and structural integrity We process structural steel to AS/NZS 4680 with documented coating thickness verification. Our fabrication team works to structural standards and can provide inspection and certification documentation to support project sign-off.
Local content and supply chain requirements All Furphy processing and fabrication is performed in Australia with evidence of local content for projects with Australian industry participation requirements.
Retaining walls on council and roads projects TetraWal provides a compliant, cost-effective galvanized steel retaining system for council and roads applications, and is available in standard and custom configurations, with all components supplied for installation.

Recent Infrastructure & Government Projects

Resources

Access the specifications, guides, and practical advice you need to help you scope, plan, and deliver your project. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. All Furphy processing and manufacturing is performed at our Australian facilities. We can provide evidence of local content and manufacturing for project compliance requirements.

We provide test certificates confirming coating thickness to AS/NZS 4680 and certificates of conformance as required by project specifications.

Yes. TetraWal is suited to large-scale civil and roads projects. Contact us to discuss project volume, lead times, and delivery requirements.

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