Building on a sand hill comes with unique challenges, especially when it involves supporting a luxury residential estate. At Ideal Foundations, we specialize in screw piles installation for complex terrains. Recently, we assisted Altum Property Group with foundation work on a steep hillside site in Noosa, QLD, forming part of the Noosa Springs Golf Course Estate.
This project was anything but a typical residential foundation installation. The steep slope and loose sandy soil required careful planning to ensure stability. Our team needed to use larger screw piles and heavy-duty excavators to penetrate deeper into the shifting sand.
Collaboration was key. Craig Geddis, our Queensland BDM, worked closely with the builder and engineer to determine the best piling approach. Given the site’s complexity, we implemented double helix screw piers, extending up to 6 meters deep for maximum stability.
The video footage from the site highlights the scale of the operation. With the hill’s incline and limited access, we relied on long-reach excavators to place and install the piles accurately. While the video captures the challenging terrain, being on-site made the slope feel even steeper!
Despite the difficulties, our team executed the screw piles installation with precision, ensuring a solid foundation for the luxury homes above.
Building on sloping land requires specialized foundation solutions. Screw piers offer key advantages, including:
For developers and builders working on challenging terrains, Ideal Foundations provides expert screw piling solutions that ensure long-lasting structural integrity.
If you’re planning a residential, light construction, or hillside development, our screw piles installation services provide secure, fast, and efficient foundation solutions.
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