Tonkin & Taylor provided the structural and geotechnical engineering services for the $1.9M tramway extension project. The 600 m long tramway extended across an old landfill and a 90 year old cast iron sewer, both of which presented significant geotechnical risk. T&T worked with the client to provide innovative and economical solutions for the tram track, including the use of an ‘impact roller’ and a polystyrene fill embankment. The design solutions provided MOTAT with significant cost savings over conventionally designed piled and DC options.
