Continuing on from pre-existing building works on the Pyrmont Peninsula, this project similarly witnessed significant bulk excavation activities. In preparation for achieving the developer’s vision, detail excavation and piling works ensued, with a combination of shotcreting and the area from any future geotechnical issues rockbolts in conjunction with a retaining wall was incorporated.

KEY FEATURES

• Bulk and detail excavation of the Pymont Peninsular for the provision of new low level apartment blocks.
• Site clearing of the existing landscape and site remediation of asbestos traces.
• Installation of soldier piles and precast concrete panels in a sophisticated retaining wall structure.
• Remediation and rehabilitation of site with the removal of contaminated and asbestos soils offsite to licensed facilities.
• Long-term rock face stabilisation through shotcrete and rockbolting works.
• Perimeter concrete staircase and footways complete with handrail to connect lower and upper apartments.
• Timber retaining walls and imported landscape vegetation to compliment the natural sandstone.
• Interaction with aboriginal groups and communities regarding the discovery of historical and indigenous artifacts.