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Upslope/Rock Debris Catch System

Watch Video Specific aspects: Australia’s Largest Rockfall ATTENUATOR was designed and Built in a total of 10 days/5 rail shutdowns/2.5 years including set out and survey where Spec Geo completed the final design and layout for client. This ensured system would work as designed by manufacture.

Summary: A large loose section of natural sand stone escarpment presented trains with the risk of rocks hitting the train or network system.

Access to site: Extremely difficult access through narrow gates, steep hills whilst the entire region was under active rockfall conditions.

  • 7 to 9m ground anchors supporting all components.

  • 3m height per post/over 25m on average including mesh drape.

  • Pre cast footings designed and transported to site.

  • Custom made drill rigs and rigging gear to suit this contract strictly.

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