Our diverse fleet of modern equipment allows us to handle projects ranging in size from small to very large cubic metre volumes.
We have the capacity to take on large scale projects and are experienced in achieving fine tolerances of compaction, water permeability and a range of other technical criteria. Our work is often carried out under level 1 geotechnical supervision, including the construction of clay liners and embankments to stringent statutory requirements.
We work in all ground conditions from soft underfoot to solid rock.
We have the ability to work to tight tolerances in any conditions.
Bulk Earthwork Projects
Clyde Road Level Crossing Removal Project (Metropolitan Roads Program Alliance)
24/7 woks during road and rail occupations as part of the Clyde Road Level Crossing Removal Project in Berwick.
Rail – Works included stripping of ballast; excavation to subgrade level; subgrade preparation and remediation; installation of formation – structural fill and capping layers.
Road - Bulk excavation of 50,000 tonnes to subgrade level; detailed trim inclusive of shotcrete wall preparation; subgrade preparation; installation of drainage blanket.
Ferguson Street Level Crossing Removal Project (Western Program Alliance)
12-week, day/night full rail occupation as part of the Ferguson Street Level Crossing Removal Project in Williamstown.
Bulk earthworks including stripping and disposal of ballast; excavation and disposal of clean fill, rock, Cat C material, PFAS affected material; construction of rail formation; and installation of track drainage and pits.
SUEZ Landfill
Bulk earthworks at Suez landfill cell 14 of approximately 440,000 m3.
Works included road construction and spreading of 1000mm daily cover / capping on Cells 6 and 7.
NEPA - Grange Road
21 day/night Full Rail Occupation, Level Crossing Removal Grange Road, Alphington.
Works included: Stripping and loading of ballast, rail formation, capping and residual soils direct to road trucks for disposal; Removal and segregation for disposal of existing asphalt, kerb, concrete and footpath; Excavation and removal of CAT C in-situ material as per EPA guidelines; Excavation of solid rock cut and trimming of solid rock walls to design; Placement of geofabric on top of subgrade; Import and placement of 40mm & 20mm rock for capping layers; Compliance with Level 1 Geotechnical supervision; and Drainage installation works within the rail corridor.
Princes Highway Duplication
Duplication of 11.5 kilometres of the Princes Highway (section 1).
Bulk earthworks including cut to fill Type C and placement of imported Type C; subgrade preparation; removal and replacement of unsuitable material with Type B; placement, conditioning, compaction and trimming of both Type B and Type A; backfill of sedimentation pond; and re-spreading of topsoil.
Drysdale Landfill
Bulk out for new 440,000 m3 cell.
Works included Installation of clay liners, separation bunds and sideliners; Procurement, placement, MQA and CQA testing of geosynthetics; Installation of permanent drainage systems.
Lake Mokoan Channel
This was an environmentally and politically sensitive project requiring careful handling. The project covered over 12 kilometres and was water effected.
Works included; Demolition and disposal of existing drop structures and drain inlets; Excavation and cartage of spoil from stockpiles within the channel reserve for remodelling of the channel; Excavation of the existing channel banks to reduce the batter angle; Placement and compaction of excavation material in the bed and banks to achieve the design lines and levels; Supply and construction of rock-fill cut-off walls and rock chutes; Soil amelioration; Grassing and native revegetation.