The RIX Group

It’s great that The RIX Group can be part of this project, collaborating with a top team of people.

Over 12 months ago The RIX Group Pty Ltd was awarded part of the ground retention works for the Sydney Metro West - Eastern Tunnelling Package for our valued client John Holland CPB Contractors Ghella Joint Venture (JCG). The RIX Group have worked on a number of the sites – The Bays at Rozelle, Pyrmont East and West, as well as Hunter Street East and West. Part of our scope of works was the supply and installation of ground anchors and the installation of the vertical PFC soldiers at Pyrmont and Hunter Street. Adding to the complexities of this project, the shoring system had to be installed whilst the demolition of the existing buildings was underway. This is where RIX’s fleet of small Ripamonti Birdie drills and scaffold mounted drill masts came into their own, as access was extremely limited. The RIX team, with the assistance of our client, had to plan the logistics of deliveries into the busy Sydney CBD environment, the handling of large strand anchors within multiple basement levels, handling and installation of vertical steel soldiers and stressing of the anchors so that the retention system was functional by the time demolition reached the basement levels. To date, demolition is almost complete at Hunter Street and RIX look forward to being back on site to complete the retention system as excavation progresses.

The RIX Group were engaged by TfNSW to undertake repairs to a down slope failed embankment at Site 75 on the Snowy Mountains Highway at Browns Mountain.   The scope of works included:   ·      Environmental controls ·      24/7 traffic control ·      Site clearing, tree removal and disposal of waste ·      Installation of hollow bar down slope excavator drilling, 410 linear metres ·      Suitability and Acceptance Testing of hollow bars ·      Drill of sub horizonal drains, 120 linear metres ·      Installation of strip drains, galvanized SL81 mesh and shotcrete application, 260m2 ·      Removal and replacement of steel crash barriers ·      Installation of type SO Kerb with dish drain ·      All works requiring rope access personnel ·      Works completed ahead of program and complete ITP/QA signed off by client   A great team effort and another job well done!

Another package complete on Cross River Rail No matter the challenge, The RIX Group always deliver tailored solutions! For this project at the Exhibition Station site, we showcased our diverse drilling capabilities with over eight retaining walls, each requiring a unique approach. From tight 2.5m workspaces to high retaining walls, our team used a range of drilling machines including the Ripamonti Birdie rig for reduced access areas, a JunJin for drill & blast production holes, Casagrande C6 for large diameter micro piles, and excavator-mounted rigs for walls over 3m high. Here’s a quick summary of our scope: •          3,000m of anchors (active rock bolts, soil nails, and passive rock dowels) •          2,750m² of shotcrete (off-gun, screed, and wood float sponge) With another package wrapped up, we’re proud to be playing our part in delivering one of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects. #Rail #CrossRiverRail #Infrastructure

The RIX Group has delivered the first out of three Rail Integration and Systems (RIS) Packages on Cross River Rail. The RIS package is crucial to the overall delivery of the Cross River Rail Project, delivering the design, supply and installation of the supporting rail systems to integrate Cross River Rail into the wider Queensland Rail network. The works carried out were situated within Queensland’s largest railway network at Mayne Yard, Brisbane. The scope included two retaining walls and strengthening rock anchors supporting train deflection walls. Under Scheduled Corridor Access System (SCAS) conditions and strict timeframes, the RIX Group successfully installed; •          840m of Soil Nails •          140m of Active Rock Bolts •          180m of Strengthening Rock Anchors •          206m3 of Shotcrete With two more packages to be completed within 2024, The RIX Group are proud to be a part of Queensland’s largest infrastructure project in history. #CrossRiverRail #Infrastructure

The RIX Group were awarded HW1 Bulli Pass- Slope 80 Slope remediation Works for Transport for NSW.   Scope of Works: ·     Comprehensive site setup, including the implementation and management of environmental controls ·     De-vegetation and scaling of the slope ·     Drilling and installation of 2,375 linear meters of permanent soil nails using long-reach excavator and mast ·     Testing and verification of soil nails as per TfNSW R64 ·     Drilling and installation of sub-horizontal drains, ranging from 7 to 9 meters ·     Application of 1,860m² of shotcrete with Mochaccino oxide finish ·     Installation of new top drains along the slope ·     All works complying with TfNSW Specification In addition to the above, RIX also encountered contaminants in the form of asbestos within the site. RIX worked swiftly to manage and safely remove the asbestos, our experienced in-house crew ensuring the issue was addressed promptly with minimal impact to the overall timeline. Great work, well done to all.

Site #3 Nestled on Mount Nebo in D’Aguilar National Park lies a track called “The Goat Track” - a one-way, gravel road that connects Samford to Mt Nebo with a constant uphill climb that offers great views over Samford valley. This is the location of the third site in this package of works for The RIX Group Just like the other sites, this brought its own unique challenges in relation to tight access, sharp turns, and weight restrictions on the track in to site, we really had to think outside the box. Shotcrete ready-mix trucks were not allowed to use the track. This required us to use kibbles for the placement of the required Shotcrete. The scope of works included: Descaling and de-vegetation via rope access Steel fixing via rope access Shotcreting via rope access All works performed to the satisfaction of our repeat client Durack Civil #ropeaccess #shotcrete #groundengineering #specialistcontracting

The RIX Group were recently engaged by EARTHTRACK SOLUTIONS PTY LTD for the remediation of a flood damaged site in Acacia Ridge, along the ARTC North-South Corridor. Due to the very close proximity of a live rail line, access was very tight and specialist plant and equipment was utilised. Communications with the Railway Protection Officers was paramount to ensure there was minimal disruption to passing trains. One of our Long Reach Excavators with Drill Mast attachment reached across the Railway line to access the top of the embankment, supported by two Elevated Work Platforms for bar installation and monitoring during drilling. The team delivered the project within program, safely and with minimal environmental impact. The scope of works included: ·      920 linear meters of soil nails ·      17,340 litres of grouting ·      150 cubic meters of reinforced shotcrete ·      20 cubic meters of fibrecrete for drains ·      200lm of sub-horizontal drains #longreach #liverail #slopestabilisation #groundengineering #soilnails #shotcrete

On behalf of the CPB DTI JV, The RIX Group has successfully completed Phase 1 of the piling works on Australia's most complex road upgrades, the Warringah Freeway Upgrade. Our scope of works has included the drilling & installation of 900mm Bored Piles for a Noise Wall using one of our SOILMEC SR-65 Blue Tech piling rigs.

Embracing a new era for The Rix Group of Companies….