Project Summary

Client
Sunshine Coast Regional District

Services
Geotechnical Engineering

Market
Utility, Energy

Project Description

RAM was contracted by the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) to conduct a slope stability geotechnical assessment of the embarkment supporting the Chapman water intake transmission line. A desktop review and physical assessment of the area along the Chapman water intake transmission line are to be conducted. A final report is to be submitted to the SCRD providing the slope risk assessment, remediation recommendations, a rotational slope diagram and a slope monitoring plan.

RAM’s Role

  • Site reconnaissance and assessments to assess the stability of the slope and impacts on the water main;
  • Engineering analysis to develop recommendations for slope stabilization and the underpinning of trestle foundations;
  • Preparation of reports to the SCRD to recommend interim measures to address current risks and hazards, including surface water interception and diversion system, debris flow management, etc.; and
  • Provided recommendations on the safety of work area from a geotechnical perspective.

Project Highlights

  • Responded to urgent requests by the SCRD to address impacts on slope stability and to recommend interim measures due to weather (e.g. high rainfall); and
  • Conducted and facilitated geotechnical investigations on challenging terrain (failure areas, hazardous slopes) to obtain data for analysis and design.