Our Key Projects

WHAT WE DO

Operating since 2013, CVST has conducted a significant number of site classifications and geotechnical investigations for a diverse range of commercial and residential projects across Victoria.

We have a range of resources to meet the most complex geotechnical projects.

High-capacity Weighbridge Project

Service: Geotechnical site investigation, including rock coring, for the construction of a new high-capacity weighbridge for the Department of Defence Land Engineering Agency Proving Ground.
Fieldworks included:

Drilling of four 3m boreholes
Two 14m boreholes including rock coring
In situ testing including DCPs
Surveying of test locations
Collection of samples

NATA Accredited Laboratory Testing

Atterberg Limits
Particle Size Distribution
Moisture Content
Shrink Swell
Uniaxial Compressive Strength
Point Load Index

Client: Department of Defence

Location: Melbourne-Lancefield Road, Monegeetta, Vic

DJAKITJ Aquaculture Project

Service: Geotechnical site investigation and laboratory testing for the construction of dams for an aquaculture facility.
Fieldworks included:
• Drilling of 6 boreholes
• Excavation of test pits with 2T excavator
• In situ testing including DCPs
• Collection of samples

NATA Accredited Laboratory Testing:
• Atterberg Limits
• Particle Size Distribution
• Emerson Class
• Permeability
• Moisture Content
• Standard Compaction testing (MDD)

Client: DJAARA (Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation)

Location: Bendigo, Vic

Bendigo Low Line
Project

Service: Geotechnical investigations for the construction of retaining walls for access points to a 4.4km shared walking and cycling pathway along the Bendigo Creek.
Fieldworks included:

Drilling of fourteen 7.0m boreholes
In situ testing including DCPs and SPTS

Client: Edwards Environmental

Location: Seven locations along Bendigo Creek in central Bendigo.

Commercial Warehouse Project

Service: Geotechnical site investigation for the construction of a commercial warehouse, including pavement design.
Fieldworks included:

Drilling of three 3.0m boreholes
In situ testing including DCPs and SPTs
Survey location of test sites
Collection of samples

NATA Accredited Laboratory Testing

California Bearing Ratio
Atterberg Limits
Particle Size Distribution

Factual report including rigid, industrial pavement design.

Client: Nutrien Ag Solutions

Location: Elmore, Vic

Goornong Recreation Reserve Redevelopment

Service: Left and right turn treatment for new pony club, internal parking area and small structures.
Fieldworks included:

Drilling of five 2.3m boreholes
Two pavement dippings
In situ testing including DCPs
Collection of samples

NATA Accredited Laboratory Testing

California Bearing Ratio
Atterberg Limits
Particle Size Distribution
Moisture content

Factual report including flexible and rigid pavement design.

Client: Edwards Environmental

Location: Goornong, Vic

Future Homes Shepparton Project

Service: Geotechnical site investigation for a regional housing project, designed to address chronic homelessness, consisting of 15 sustainable and affordable units.
Fieldworks included:

Drilling of four 4.5m – 6.0m boreholes
In situ testing including DCPs and SPTs
Collection of samples

NATA Accredited Laboratory Testing

Atterberg Limits
Particle Size Distribution
Moisture Content
Shrink Swell
Factual Report

Client: Beyond Housing

Location: Shepparton, Vic

St Aidans Rd Affordable Housing Project

Service: Geotechnical site investigation for an affordable social housing project for residents aged 55 and above.
Fieldworks included:

Drilling of seventeen 2.3m boreholes
Drilling of four 8.0m boreholes including rock coring
In situ testing including DCPs and SPTs
Collection of samples

NATA Accredited Laboratory Testing

California Bearing Ratio
Atterberg Limits
Particle Size Distribution
Uniaxial Compressive Strength
Point Load Index

Factual Report including flexible and rigid pavement design.

Client: Vincent Care Community Housing

Location: Bendigo, Vic

Commercial Warehouse Upgrade Project

Service: Geotechnical site investigation for the upgrade of a commercial warehouse.
Fieldworks included:

Drilling of five 6.0m boreholes
In situ testing including DCPs and SPTs
Concrete coring
Collection of samples

NATA Accredited Laboratory Testing

California Bearing Ratio
Atterberg Limits
Particle Size Distribution
Factual report

Client: Nutrien Ag Solutions

Location: Kerang, Vic

Commercial Warehouse Projects

Service: Geotechnical site investigation for the construction of two large commercial warehouses, including laboratory testing for pavement design.
Fieldworks included: