RAAF Scherger Perimeter Upgrade

Weipa, QLD

Background

Upgrades to access roads and perimeter fencing were undertaken at RAAF Scherger, as part of general airbase improvement works.

Scope

D&N were engaged to provide geotechnical engineering advice, pertaining to earthworks compliance following Level 2 testing from an external laboratory.

Challenges

The site is located in regional far north Queensland such that local site won fill was generally utilised for general and select filling. Consideration using first principles was required to assess the suitability of earthworks.

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