Celebrating a Successful Year with Our Greater Sydney Clients
Last week, we gathered with clients from across Greater Sydney for an evening of appreciation and connection, celebrating a productive year of collaboration. The event provided a valuable opportunity to share insights and receive feedback directly from those we’re proud to partner with. Here are a few of the perspectives our clients shared: “Innovation, timing […]
Ginninderry Development: Pioneering Sustainable Urban Living
The Ginninderry development comprises approximately 1,600 hectares of land that is being developed by a Joint Venture (JV) between the ACT Government’s Suburban Land Agency (SLA) and Riverview Developments (ACT) Pty Limited A Vision for Sustainable Development On completion, around 30,000 people will one day make their home in this spectacular setting that extends across […]
Douglas Partners Champions Gender Inclusion at Consulting Women Event
For the third consecutive year, we hosted our “Consulting Women at Douglas” event, an initiative dedicated to fostering a supportive environment for female engineers and leaders within our company. This annual gathering provides a crucial space for discussing the unique challenges women face in the engineering and consulting sectors, empowering them to develop strategies to […]
Geotechnical Investigations for the New Senior School at Emmanuel College
Setting the Foundation for Educational Excellence. The evolving needs of modern education demand environments that are not only adaptable but also sustainable and structurally sound. Douglas Partners was proud to collaborate with Novum, who is leading the design of the new Senior School building at Emmanuel College on the Gold Coast. As part of the […]
Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport Stations
Sydney, NSW is embarking on a transformative journey with the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport Stations, Systems, Trains, Operation, and Maintenance (SSTOM) project, an initiative set to redefine urban transit infrastructure. The SSTOM project is a component of the larger Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project, and includes the construction of six new […]
QUT Students Explore Keperra Quarry
This past weekend, Douglas Partners Brisbane had the privilege of hosting students from the QUT Natural Resources Society for an educational site visit at the Keperra “The Quarry” subdivision project, currently being undertaken with our client, Frasers Property Australia. During the visit, the students were guided by Senior Associate and Senior Engineering Geologist Robert Thomson, […]
The value of historical geotechnical borehole data
With a remarkable 60-year track record in geotechnical borehole drilling across Australia, Douglas Partners has established a strong presence in nearly all major hubs. Our extensive operations have yielded an invaluable collection of historical geotechnical boreholes, surpassing an impressive count of more than 1 million, and continuing to grow. This rich database serves as a […]
Unlocking ground insights with geotechnical boreholes
Geotechnical site investigations are an important step in the design and construction phases of any project, providing crucial insights into ground and groundwater conditions. These investigations are essential for efficient design development and risk reduction, making them a cornerstone of Geotechnical Engineering. Among the primary methods employed for such investigations is a Geotechnical Borehole, […]
Transforming Parramatta Quay with the Award-Winning Escarpment Boardwalk
The Parramatta Escarpment Boardwalk is a 3.5m wide pedestrian and cyclist path along the Parramatta River foreshore. Douglas Partners provided innovative geotechnical solutions to maintain the natural appearance of the steep Ashfield Shale escarpment. Completed in March 2021, it has since won multiple awards, including the 2023 Good Design Award® Gold Winner for its seamless integration into the natural landscape.
Standard compaction testing
In Australia, the compaction test for soil is conducted in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 1289.5.1.1:2018. It provides detailed specifications for the compaction test equipment, compactive effort, sample preparation, and calculations to ensure consistent and accurate results. It is a widely recognised standard used by geotechnical engineers and soil testing laboratories across Australia for […]
