Telecommunication Infrastructure in Taree, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour Region, NSW

Over the past decade, Martens has carried out geotechnical investigations for development or upgrade of over 300 telecommunication towers/monopoles throughout NSW and ACT.

Over the past decade, Martens has carried out geotechnical investigations for development or upgrade of over 300 telecommunication towers/monopoles throughout NSW and ACT

Investigations included:

• Drilling of boreholes using our in-house 4WD truck-mounted drill rig, including NMLC rock coring when rock was encountered within target investigation depth
• In-situ soil resistivity testing using an AEMC 4620 Ground Resistance Tester and adopting the Wenner 4 pin method
• Foundation depths assessment using a Vallon Gradiometer Magnetometer ferrous locator

Prevailing obstacles overcome by the project team included:

• Short project turnaround times, necessitating exceptional project management
• Risks associated with long travel distances, requiring fatigue management
• Risks associated with frequenting isolated rural areas, managed through predetermined communication protocols
• Challenging topography such as steep terrain in mountainous areas
• Challenging subsurface conditions such as soft soils, very high strength rock, gilgai