Site Classifications

We currently undertake approximately 500 site classifications per year for knock down rebuilds, as well as for greenfield estate developments. Recent estate developments include Ginninderra Estate, which comprised about 150 standard and multi-unit lots. Other estate requiring civil works, roads, and infrastructure, and site classifications include: Conder, Gordon, Bonython, Bonner, Yerrabi Estate & Horse Park Estate (Gungahlin), Franklin, East O’Malley, Bruce, Elmslea Estate (Bungendore), Crace, Dunlop, Marys Mount (Goulburn), Ngunnawal, Nicholls, and Palmerston.

Site classification reports involve the investigation of subsurface conditions by using one or two boreholes drilled to about 1.4m depth as well as a dynamic cone penetrometer (DCP) test if required. Subsurface conditions are visually logged by an experienced geotechnical engineer in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS), and the hole/s immediately backfilled upon completion. The potential shrink-swell ground surface movement that may occur due to seasonal ground moisture changes, “Ys”, as defined by AS2870 for the range of extreme dry to extreme wet moisture conditions is the calculated.

Testimonials

“Fortify Geotech were able to use their technical expertise to enable the footing system to be optimised, significantly saving the client both time and money on the project.”

Alan Schmeier

Huntingwood Data Centre - AECOM

“I have worked with Fortify Geotech on many difficult projects and they have always delivered a comprehensive geotechnical report, with detailed investigation works and practical recommendations. I look forward to working with his company on many more exciting projects together.”

Adrian Lewis

15 Davies Street, North Paramatta - Lewis Consulting

“We have worked with Jeremy and his geotechnical engineers on many projects over the last 10 years and are always pleased with their responsiveness, thoroughness, and ability to find flexible and efficient solutions for our engineering needs.”

David Jackson

152 Military Road, Neutral Bay - Arcadis

“Fortify Geotech have always provided exceptional geotechnical engineering advice at a competitive price. They are responsive to our needs and have always been able to conduct their investigations and provide reports in a timely manner.”

Paul Farrell

6 Gerrale Street, Cronulla - Farrell Management

“Our experience with the team at Fortify Geotech have provided us with excellent service and detailed professional reports and advice always provided promptly.

The projects range from small site classifications for residential extensions and pools, through to large commercial mixed-use and convenience retail developments, as well as advice related authorities.

I would happily recommend Fortify Geotech to get a great result in a timely manner with service that you can rely upon. “

Jono Isaac

Director - Isaac Property Developments