Located at the very tip of the Mornington Peninsula, Fort Nepean is one of the fortifications that protected Melbourne during World War I and II.

During the late 19th century, the government decided Victoria’s rich goldfields needed protection.

Because of its strategic position, Fort Nepean became an important defence post. Numerous military fortifications were built, making Port Phillip one of Australia’s most heavily defended harbours. In addition, the site has heritage cultural value, as the first British shot of World War I was fired from a gun emplacement at the site (Source: Parks Victoria).

BG&E were appointed as structural engineers and materials consultants, for the revitalisation of this heritage site.

The materials team completed an investigation of the current condition of the structures.

Various non-destructive testing was completed on the heritage fabric of the structure, forming the basis on residual life assessments for various key elements. This formed the basis for an assessment of remediation options to provide the best benefit to Parks Victoria.