Balpara was engaged to perform a geotechnical assessment and soil testing for Stage 2 of the Southeast Business Park site in Pakenham.
Project Overview
As part of the Business Park’s Stage 2 development, Balpara provided a geotechnical assessment report and facilitated soil testing to determine the suitability of future works at this industrial and commercial development.
The geotechnical assessment involved the drilling of six horizontal boreholes, which were drilled at approximate locations along Henty Street, which runs parallel to the rail tracks. Soil samples were collected from each of the boreholes for geotechnical classification. Findings were prepared in a detailed report along with recommendations regarding bearing, soil strength and founding depths for the proposed works.
Project Scope
- Project managing the extraction of soil samples from each borehole for laboratory testing to determine soil classification and profiling.
- Classification of the site based on site investigation, geology and topography of the area.
- Preparation of geotechnical report containing recommendations regarding appropriate founding depths, excavatability, side support and suitable vertical bearing pressure for the proposed works at the industrial and commercial development.
- Preparation of material parametres based on results from laboratory soil testing.
- Proposing parametres regarding retaining structures based on the soil classification that was identified on site.
Value Add
Balpara provided a streamlined service for the client, coordinating soil testing alongside geotechnical services.
Relevant Accreditation/Quality Standards
All testing and observations were performed according to the provision of AS1726 – 2017 (Geotechnical Site Investigations).
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