Case Studies
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
Floating Solar Panel Farm – Lismore, NSW
Floating solar panel farm – Lismore, NSW Contractor Suntrix Pty Ltd Sub-Contractor Marine Civil Contracting (MCC) Pty Ltd Engineer Ciel et Terre Client Lismore
Etham Avenue, Darling Point, Sydney
Etham Avenue, Darling Point, Sydney Contractor MCon Pty Ltd Sub-Contractor Access Piering Pty Ltd Engineer MYD Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd Products Used Platipus B4 Anchor