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Project 03 · Rural NSW

Retaining wall & landscape

A failing brick retaining wall replaced with a new concrete block wall we designed and delivered, with upgraded drainage, steps and a fully planted embankment.

Project
Design & delivery
Location
Rural NSW
Scope
Wall, drainage, landscape
02.03.1

Our services on this project

  1. 01Engineering design

    Designed the new retaining wall and drainage to suit the site.

  2. 02Builder Selection & Contract Review

    Engaged the contractors for the client.

  3. 03Independent Construction Oversight

    Scheduled and coordinated the excavation, wall, drainage, steps and landscaping, so the client didn't have to lift a finger.

02.03.2

How it came together

Build stages
  1. Site works stage01Site worksFailing brick wall removed and the slope excavated.
  2. Wall blocks stage02Wall blocksConcrete retaining blocks placed on a prepared base.
  3. Wall built stage03Wall builtWall built up, drained and backfilled.
  4. Drainage upgrade stage04Drainage upgradeNew strip drain to carry stormwater away.
02.03.3

The finished landscape

Planted embankment
Planted embankment
Path and garden beds
Path and garden beds
Steps down the slope
Steps down the slope
Lawn and lower wall
Lawn and lower wall
02.03.4

The works

  • Retaining wall designed
  • Failing brick retaining wall demolished and the site excavated
  • New concrete block retaining wall, drained and backfilled
  • Drainage upgrade, including a new strip drain
  • Steps formed down the embankment
  • Embankment mulched and planted, and garden beds landscaped
Project
Design & delivery
Scope
Wall, drainage, landscape
02.03.5

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