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RetainingJob #FC22-0574
Field of Dreams, Swanbank
Swanbank, QLDRichard Crookes Constructions (QLD) Pty Ltd
$542,690
Project Value
Retaining
Division
Project Overview
Full masonry segmental earth-reinforced retaining wall for a large industrial lot — engineered to handle a punishing 60KPa load from heavy buildings and vehicles, while still complementing the surrounding development.
01
The Constraint
- ▸Poor in-situ soils flagged during geotechnical investigation required foundation improvement first
- ▸Every layer of select backfill within the geogrid zone carefully monitored, placed, and compacted to spec
- ▸Processed select fill specifically placed to ensure structurally sound backfill meeting all design criteria
02
Our Approach
How this job was delivered — the bridge from constraint to result.
- ▸Engineer a full masonry segmental earth-reinforced retaining wall for a 60KPa industrial load from heavy buildings and vehicles, while still complementing the surrounding Swanbank development.
- ▸Improve foundations first after geotechnical investigation flagged poor in-situ soils, before wall construction proceeded.
- ▸Monitor, place, and compact every layer of select backfill within the geogrid zone, with processed select fill placed to meet design criteria.
- ▸Close construction hold points through to final certification under Project Manager Allan Botha and Site Foreman Jason Foster, with alignment and levels inside design tolerances.
03
The Outcome
- Final certification issued — all construction hold points passed
- Wall alignment and levels delivered within design tolerances
- High standard of quality recognised throughout the certification process
Project Team
AB
Allan Botha
Project Manager
JF
Jason Foster
Site Foreman
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