Geovert

01/09/2026

This project in the Blue Mountains is a great example of the completed result not showing the obstacles overcome to reach that point.

Geovert carried out slope stabilisation and road protection works on Bells Line of Road, near Mount Tomah last year after bushfires and further bad weather had caused multiple slips and put the road at risk. The ground conditions were a huge challenge for us here. Historical volcanic activity had left a subsurface profile with large boulders deposited across soft silt, with no predictable pattern and abrupt changes from soft ground to hard rock encountered during drilling.

Early ground characterisation and identifying what lay beneath before works started meant equipment selection, casing methodology and drilling approach were all determined well in advance, rather than in response to problems as they emerged. Our integrated approach meant both micropiling and soil nailing to secure the slip face could run concurrently while the road stayed open.

Despite some typical Blue Mountains weather extremes ranging from snowfall to over 30 degrees at times, the crew’s ability to adapt to every challenge thrown their way meant that alongside our partners at Ward Civil & Environmental Engineering, the project was delivered successfully. This was an incredible effort from everyone involved.

27/08/2026

The Geovert team have arrived back in Sydney after a great trip to the UK for our latest recruitment drive.

It was fantastic to meet so many talented people across our Newcastle, Edinburgh and Nottingham events, and we're excited to welcome some brilliant new additions to the Geovert team as a result.

Thank you to everyone who came along, asked questions and shared their experience with us and a huge thanks to Ricky and John for making the journey over.

We're looking forward to welcoming our new team members to the Southern Hemisphere very soon!

23/08/2026

The speed of initial response and geotechnical assessment after a landslip is key to deciding whether a road can reopen. When watching videos where the falling rocks are the focus, the tremendous effort that leads to this point can be overlooked.

When extreme weather caused landslips across New Zealand’s SH2, SH35 and SH3 earlier this year, Geovert were able to get crews on the ground within hours, before carrying out weeks of emergency scaling work. The geotechnical risk assessment behind that work was the basis for every decision that followed - what to remove, what to leave and in what order - ultimately deciding whether the road could reopen or not.

Stellar Project Management’s Richard Dodera credited the Geovert team's "proactive, collaborative approach and ability to adapt to evolving site conditions" for the safe delivery of the work and contribution to reopening these key transport links for the community.

From a late Sunday afternoon call to the overwhelming team response and full details of the work carried out, read our latest news article on the Geovert website.
https://ow.ly/gTXa50ZEaTi

16/08/2026

Our ground engineering crew has recently completed a soil nail and shotcrete retaining wall beneath the Point Cook Road bridge, part of the Victoria's Big Build upgrade for VIDA Roads and head contractor BMD Group.

Working within a tight space beneath the bridge, our low headroom drill rig was ideal for this constrained site and meant works could carry on safely despite the height limitations. The team then carried out mesh fixing and wet mix shotcrete application to build up the wall, adjusting the sequence on site when ground conditions varied from the design - all while keeping one of Melbourne's busiest roads open to traffic.

Impressive work by the Geovert crew who delivered this technical scope safely and to DTPs specification. Thanks to BMD and VIDA Roads for the opportunity to be part of this upgrade.

13/08/2026

Geovert has been named a finalist for Engineering Success of the Year at the 2026 Australian Mining Prospect Awards, recognising the High Reach Drill (HRD).

From concept to deployment across multiple mining and infrastructure projects, the HRD has transformed how we approach drilling at height.

• Operates at heights from 15m to over 30m�
• Safety systems that eliminate manual handling and minimise crew exposure�
• Proven performance across diverse ground conditions�
• Extended reach allowing multiple drilling horizons from single setups

The journey from concept to site operation shows what years of dedicated R&D and practical experience can do to redefine industry standards. What started as an engineering challenge has become a proven solution for major mining operations and infrastructure projects globally.

This nomination is recognition of the work and the team who have contributed to it. 👏

09/08/2026

Our reach across the Pacific continues, with the team recently completing ground improvement works in Suva, Fiji for McConnell Dowell.

Mobilising a full crew, a T156 crawler rig and all required materials from New Zealand in a 20-foot container, the team delivered micropiling, grouting and casing works to a remote and demanding site.

"Ika has proved himself a worthy supervisor and the team performed with no complaints and great patience. You hit all the milestones we set and would recommend you to any company."
Craig Roberts, Project Manager, McConnell Dowell

Great work by Ika and the team, delivering safely and to the client's satisfaction a long way from home. Thanks to McConnell Dowell for the opportunity to work with them in Fiji.

02/08/2026

Earlier this year, severe weather caused landslips across the North Island of New Zealand, closing state highways and cutting off communities.

A Sunday call from Stellar Project Management to David Swan, Geovert's New Zealand Operations Manager, requested a team on site the following morning. David briefed team leader Ikanui Enoka, who had a crew on site within five hours, a site inspection completed that evening and work underway by Monday morning. That initial mobilisation was the start of weeks of emergency response across three highways - SH2, SH35 and SH3.

The initial geotechnical risk assessment work carried out was the foundation of every subsequent decision - what to remove, what to leave and in what order - which then determined whether the road reopened or not.

On SH2, the work extended beyond emergency scaling into the design and installation of a drape mesh system with Beca and NZTA, delivered from concept to completion in three weeks.

Stellar's Richard Dodera spoke about Geovert’s response: "Their proactive, collaborative approach and ability to adapt to evolving site conditions contributed to the safe and efficient delivery of stabilisation works and the restoration of these critical transport corridors."

The speed of the response was possible because of the relationships with clients and partners built over 25 years in natural hazard mitigation, combined with the knowledge that Geovert has available the skills and experience needed for this work.

Read the full story of the response on the Geovert website: https://ow.ly/tUf750ZuTZk

When severe weather closed three New Zealand state highways earlier this year, Geovert had a crew on site within five hours of the first call. This is the account of that response and the geotechnical risk assessment behind every decision to reopen a road.

29/07/2026

We’ve been back at Kuranda Weir in Far North Queensland for a short return visit, continuing on from our previous work here. The riverbed in this area had become heavily obstructed with rubble and rocks, and reaching the affected sections meant crossing water and navigating unstable ground. That first stage of work cleared the channel and saw water levels drop as flow improved.

The Geovert Spider excavator has been back once more, clearing a further build-up of rocks from the channel to help improve the natural flow. Perfect for this job, the Spider’s articulated leg system is what allows it to operate safely and effectively across rocky and uneven ground.

It’s been a pleasure to continue working alongside CleanCo Queensland on this project.

22/07/2026

Fantastic footage from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi showing the incredible effort from the Geovert crew in response to both the immediate emergency and in constructing the long-term solution. What a team! 👏

21/07/2026

Post-wildfire debris flow is an unforgiving hazard to work against as the fire removes everything that held the slope together - and when the rain arrives, the material moves quickly and in huge volumes. At Gallinas Canyon in New Mexico, following the largest recorded forest fire in state history, Geovert had 10 days from the initial call to get a 30-strong team mobilised and four Geobrugg debris flow barrier systems in the ground before the rains came.

The installation included a 100-foot span system constructed across a live waterway, with the engineering and construction running concurrently. Lateral anchor systems, custom drilling equipment adapted to the terrain, and debris clearance were all part of the works.

The systems were tested almost immediately as within 30 minutes of the crew leaving site after completing the final barrier, a localised thunderstorm struck and the system captured its first debris flow. Over the following summer, a team returned to the site multiple times to clear and maintain the barriers as successive storms brought further debris down the canyon. These images demonstrate how much material each barrier caught and held - and how effective these systems are.

This project was delivered in collaboration with FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency and the US Army Corps of Engineers. You can read more about it on the Geovert website.
https://www.geovert.com/case-studies/disaster-response%3A-protecting-santa-fe's-water-supply-after-historic-forest-fire