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Geotechnical Services Melbourne

Since 2005, the team at SITE Geotechnical have been providing the geotechnical services Melbourne requires. We are members of Engineers Australia, and with the Managing Director having over 23 years of experience with a combined experience of over 80 years within the SITE Geotechnical team, we can perform soil investigation for residential developments, soil testing for commercial building, distressed structure investigation, civil geotechnical services in the form of pavement investigation and pavement design, soil laboratory testing to determine soil strength, and geotechnical drilling.

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You can count on the SITE Geotechnical team to be efficient and thorough in their geotechnical engineering work, and in their reports. When you first contact us, you can expect a prompt response; we will discuss your requirements before quoting, so that both parties know what to expect. We offer honest and transparent communication with all our clients, and we provide the detailed examinations and in-depth reports that allow your project construction program to progress.

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Frank Tostovrsnik
Position:

Senior Engineer (Managing Director) Site Geotechnical Pty Ltd | 1300 557 260 | [email protected]

Professional Summary:

A forward-thinking professional with over 20 years’ experience in geotechnical consultancy. Adept in making thorough and calculated assessments, conducting field investigations and laboratory testing to ascertain the impact and feasibility of sites. Presenting detailed reports and recommendations for over 9000 projects across Victoria with the commitment to designing environmentally conscious and cost-effective public infrastructure solutions, ranging from residential site classifications to major commercial developments.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 1997
Swinburne University of Technology (Civil Engineering)

Professional Experience:

Geotechnical Engineering and Site Investigations

Investigations for large and small civil engineering projects, including highway construction, residential roads, car parks, water storage reservoirs, dams, landfills, marinas, slope stability assessment, associated consulting and investigations for residential developments, residential and commercial slabs and footings.

Geo-environmental Engineering and Effluent Disposal:

Seepage and groundwater quality monitoring, clay liner material assessment, wastewater retention structures, land capability assessments for effluent disposal and related WSUD.

Pavement Design/Construction Pavement Management

Unbound granular pavements with asphalt, spray seal surfacing, geotextiles seals, deep strength asphalt pavements, rehabilitation and industrial heavy duty pavements, rigid concrete pavements, industrial hardstand areas, existing pavement modeling including rehabilitation options, mix design for stabilized subgrades and granular materials.

Material Testing and Quality Control

Testing of new and existing pavement materials for suitability/assessment, quarry production monitoring, construction quality including compaction, density, moisture, permeability properties for material classification and strength.

Major Projects
2022

Proposed Bunnings Access Road Improvements

White Road, Keltie Avenue and McKenzie Street (Bass Highway), Wonthaggi.

  • Geotechnical Investigation, Pavement Design and Deflection Survey

Proposed Subdivision

1545 Thompsons Road, Cranbourne North.

  • Geotechnical Investigation, Pavement Design, Earthworks Specification, Recommendations for Sewer and Retaining Wall.

Proposed Pipeline Trench, Backfill and Slab Repair

245 Shannon Avenue, Manifold Heights.

  • Geotechnical Investigation and Recommendations related to Trench Settlement and Likely Causes of Distress.
2021

Bus Interchange Pavement Rehabilitation/Upgrade

WWarragul Regional College.

  • Geotechnical Investigation and Pavement Design.

Proposed Bunnings Warehouse and Hardstand

67-74 Bell Street, Preston.

  • Coordination of Geotechnical Inspection and Testing, Subsequent Level 1 Earthworks Fill Certificate and Deflection Survey Analysis and Working Platform Assessment for a Piling Rig.
2020

Proposed Basketball Courts

Newhaven College, 1770 Phillip Island Road, Rhyll.

  • Geotechnical Investigation including Assessment of Fill for Subsequent Review of Pavement Design.

Pavement Upgrade and Turning Lanes

Caulfield Village Precinct, Princes Highway and Normanby Road, Caulfield North.

  • Geotechnical Investigation, Pavement Design and Deflection Survey

Pavement Assessment

Rocke Brothers Container Yard, 29 Alick Road, Tottenham.

  • Site Inspection and Review of various Geotechnical Reports and Project Correspondence for an Expert Witness Report.
2019

Truck Access, Truck Parking and Car Park Pavements

Inghams Enterprises Pty Ltd, 21 Grant Road, Somerville.

  • Geotechnical Investigation and Pavement Design.

Proposed Multi-Story and Basement Development

10-14 Studley Park Road, Kew.

  • Geotechnical Investigation, Pavement Design and Soil Classification Report for Slabs, Footing and Pile Construction.
2018

Martha Cove Boat Hardstand

Martha Cove Boulevard, Safety Beach.

  • Geotechnical Investigation and Assessment.

Jack Thomas Recreation Reserve

87-103 Fox Road, Narre Warren North.

  • Level 1 Supervision and Earthworks Summary Report.

Proposed Upgrade and Brickworks Project

Middleborough Road and Burwood Highway, Burwood East.

  • Geotechnical Investigation, Deflection Survey and Pavement Design
2017

Fyansford-Gheringhap Road

Between Friend In Hand Road and Hamilton Highway, Fyansford.

  • Geotechnical Investigation and Assessment for Pavement Widening and Upgrade.

Lincoln Road

Between Dorset Road and Hull Road, Croydon

  • Foam Bitumen Stabilization Recommendations based on Geotechnical Investigation, Deflection Survey and Pavement Design.
2016

Dandenong Level Crossing Removal Project

Dandenong

  • Laboratory Testing for Hardstand Pavement Design.

Poolies, Ice Cave, Amenities and 3-Story Building

Peninsula Hot Springs, Springs Lane, Fingal.

  • Geotechnical Investigation and Assessment.
2015

Edwin Flack Reserve

Manuka Road, Berwick

  • Geotechnical Investigation and Assesment.

Proposed Subdivision

Address Estate, 333 Point Cook Road, Point Cook.

  • Geotechnical Investigation and Assessment.

Pavement Rehabilitation

Main Street, Mornington.

  • Geotechnical Investigation, Deflection Survey and Pavement Design.
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We are in the business of enhancing engineering projects through
‘Soil Investigation Testing and Evaluation’ beginning at the soil foundation.
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