Geotechnical Services in Adelaide & South Australia

A comprehensive geotechnical investigation for a high-rise residential development on a site underlain by deep historic fill, delivering a cost-effective and constructible foundation solution.

Geotechnical investigation for a wetland regulator structure near the River Murray, providing foundation design parameters and construction guidance in saturated, environmentally sensitive conditions.

Geotechnical investigation for a multi-storey mixed-use development with deep basements in steep terrain, providing foundation and retaining wall solutions validated to Australian Standards.

Geotechnical investigation for a mixed-use development with basement construction on variable fill, supporting CFA pile foundation and retention design in accordance with Australian Standards.

TERRATECH completed a geotechnical investigation for the Newton Village Shopping Centre expansion, assessing uncontrolled fill and reactive Keswick Clay soils. Findings supported foundation and basement design, reducing ground movement risk and aiding efficient redevelopment.

TERRATECH completed a geotechnical investigation for a ten-storey Bowden development with a deep basement. CPT testing and analysis supported piled foundations, retaining wall design, groundwater management, and reduced construction risk.

TERRATECH completed a geotechnical and pavement investigation for the Jamieson Road roundabout upgrade in Blakeview. Testing assessed reactive clay subgrades and pavement materials, supporting design, reuse opportunities, and long-term performance.

TERRATECH completed a targeted geotechnical investigation for a trenchless water pipeline crossing beneath the Aurizon rail corridor near Ceduna. Testing assessed variable calcarenite and groundwater, supporting safe auger boring and risk mitigation.

TERRATECH completed a geotechnical investigation for the Bagot Street Medical Centre in North Adelaide, supporting foundation and basement design. Recommendations addressed uncontrolled fill, deep excavation, and car-stacker loading in a constrained urban site.

TERRATECH delivered a comprehensive geotechnical investigation for the Mount Barker Interchange Upgrade, characterising variable fill, residual soils, and weathered rock across bridge, pavement, and sign structure alignments within a live freeway environment to support confident detailed design for this major DIT transport project.