Case Studies
Dover Heights – Landslip Remediation
Earthtec installed a matrix of Platipus B4 Anchors systems to a maximum depth of 7m into an embankment slope with an angle of repose up to 35 degrees. In a short time frame period of just 3 working days.
Deception Bay – Stormwater Channel Wall Repairs
Remedial works and stability measure improvements were designed and implemented to a stormwater channel retaining wall at Deception Bay in Queensland.
Buderim Slope Stabilisation & Erosion Protection
This Platipus ARGS system was designed and detailed to facilitate and encourage vegetation growth and establishment on an existing embankment slope in Buderim.
Meyer Road Bridge – PlatiDrain
Platipus Plati-Drain S8 ‘Passive’ Systems were designed and detailed to provide drainage and porewater pressure relief to the existing road/rail bridge abutments in Lonsdale.
Retaining Wall & Erosion Protection – Tweed River
The project involved providing further stability and erosion control to an existing 12m long x 2m high retaining wall adjacent to a private property on the River Tweed in NSW.
Mackay’s to Peka Peka, Wellington
As part of a major state highway upgrade, a 300mm gas pipeline needed to be laid through sandy soils that were prone to a high water table and liquefaction.
CSIRO Birdcage Refurbishment, Canberra
As part of the refurbishment of a protective netting for research and development for growing wheat in Australia, Platipus anchoring systems were used to secure and hold down a large netting protection arrangement against rodents and vermin.
Noosa Slip Repair & Slope Stabilisation – Queensland
A small, already existing, embankment slope located in Noosa in Queensland required slope repair and stability. Platipus anchoring systems were used with a geosynthetic permanent erosion control matting for a ‘combination solution.’
Mount Cotton Embankment Project – QLD
Mount Cotton Embankment Project – QLD Contractor Doval Constructions Pty Ltd Engineer Cardno Client Redland City Council & Queensland Main Roads Location Mount Cotton,
Lakeland Solar and Storage Project
Lakeland Solar and Storage Project Contractor BMD Constructions Pty Ltd Engineer Geoinventions Consulting Services Client Conergy Australia Location Lakeland, North Queensland Download the PDF
Titania Street, Randwick, Sydney – Remedial Wall Stability
Titania Street, Randwick, Sydney – Remedial Wall Stability Contractor Access Piering Pty Ltd Engineer Cardno Client Randwick City Council Location Titania Street, Randwick,
Brookside Shopping Centre Stabilisation & Remediation
Brookside Shopping Centre Stabilisation & Remediation Contractor Bellwether Contractors Pty Ltd Sub-Contractor Australian Marine & Civil (AMC) Engineer BG&E and Geoinventions Consulting Services (GCS) Client