Commencing in 2020, SNK undertook project works to manage ground water under the EPS power station rail line, followed by the stabilization of the embankments surrounding the coal unloader rail loop.

Key features of this project were:

• Survey and search for buried services within the area.

• Organize updated drawings for archives.

• Clearing the existing vegetation on earth embankments using excavators with mulching attachments.

• Excavating trenches for subsoil drain systems to manage groundwater.

• Form and pour concrete V drain to capture and redirect surface water.

• Cuttings secured by drilling and bolting followed by shot crete application.

• The main area of instability was excavated back to secure ground. Extra care and expertise was required as a high voltage line sat on the crest.

• 500+ concrete blocks were castand a wall was constructed using an engineered design.

• The void was backfilled using no-fines concrete mix.

The project was completed successfully on time and within budget with zero incidents.