Results
21,000 m² of rockfall mesh installed across multiple cuttings.
Rockfall risks mitigated along a critical heritage-listed road corridor.
Works completed safely, on program, and with minimal traffic disruption.
Enhanced long-term stability with proven structural and aesthetic outcomes.
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Solution
Rope access scaling and devegetation across the cuttings.
Installation of crest anchors up to 30m above road level.
High-specification rockfall mesh installed using rope access and crane support.
Construction methodology designed to balance safety, efficiency, and aesthetics.
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Challenges
High rockfall risk on steep, weathered cuttings along a live road.
Heritage-listed site requiring a solution with minimal visual impact.
Heavy traffic flow demanding low-disruption construction methodology.
Need to maintain safety while working at heights up to 30m.
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Overview
VicRoads identified unacceptable rockfall risks from large, weathered cuttings near Lorne on the heritage-listed Great Ocean Road. To address this, a rockfall drape system was installed with a methodology that preserved site aesthetics and minimised disruption to traffic on this high-use tourism route.
Rope access crews scaled the cliffs, installed crest anchors up to 30m above the road, and deployed a higher-specification mesh solution with crane support. The contract scope was expanded to 21,000 m² of mesh installation due to the effectiveness of the works, which were delivered on program and without incident.