13/12/2023
At Texco Groundworks Ltd, we're not just about building new - we're about finding innovative solutions to tricky problems. Earlier this year, our crew faced a significant challenge at Heaton Intermediate: an untreated artesian well at the bottom of a stormwater catchment area, threatening damage to the newly built outdoor courts and nearby structures.
With 1500m3 of water already pooled and the risk of a rainfall event looming, we had to think fast and ensure a lasting solution. It was a race against time and water.
Utilising the expertise of a hydrogeological engineer and our first-principle methodologies, we crafted a new plan of attack. This involved a complex process of injecting grout bentonite mixture into visible springs, installing a gravel pack well to equalise head pressure, and laying a concoction of concrete, bentonite, and geo-grid.
After intensive work capping each 'branch' of the water source and installing the necessary structures, we returned to a site free from rising water. The area was then beautified with plants to aid in sediment removal, leaving behind a scene that belies the intense engineering and teamwork required.
👏 Hats off to every member of the Texco Groundworks Ltd team for their hard work and ingenuity. This project is a testament to what we can achieve with skill, experience, and collaboration.