11 Aug 2025
Type: News Topic: Industry

Marine geotechnical investigations barges

In this issue, we discuss:

  • Redefining construction practices for a sustainable and resilient local material supply chain.
  • The next stage of design for the new Kwinana Bulk Terminal.
  • Commencement of marine geotechnical investigations in Cockburn Sound. A $22 million contract has been awarded to WSP Australia to carry out this work, which is being delivered with the support of primarily local subcontractors, including:
    - CMW Geosciences partnering with WSP Australia to deliver the works
    - Soil Mechanics delivering geotechnical drilling
    - Australian Barge Hire supplying jack-up barges
    - Probedrill delivering cone penetration testing
    - Jetwave Marine providing support vessels and marine operations coordination.

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