Results
Successful delivery of erosion control and batter protection across nine sites.
Reduced rockfall risk for motorists on a critical section of the Great Ocean Road.
Continued road access maintained during construction despite high-risk works above.
Long-term safety benefits supported by ongoing inspection and maintenance.
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Solution
Installation of draped rockfall netting systems across identified slopes.
Close coordination with VicRoads and traffic management crews to maintain road safety and access.
Rope access and specialised installation techniques to manage steep, exposed terrain.
Establishment of maintenance procedures for removal of accumulated rockfall debris.
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Challenges
Nine separate high-risk sites along a live, high-traffic tourist route.
Requirement to maintain public safety and minimise disruption to road users during works.
Installation on steep and unstable cuttings prone to rockfall.
Need for long-term containment of rockfall debris and provision for safe removal.
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Overview
VicRoads identified a number of unstable cuttings between Lorne and Skenes Creek that posed an unacceptable rockfall risk to motorists along the Great Ocean Road. To address these hazards, erosion control and batter protection systems were installed across nine sites.
The works involved close coordination with traffic management teams to keep the busy tourist route open and safe while high-risk construction was undertaken above. A series of draped netting systems were constructed on steep slopes to capture loose rock and debris, with ongoing maintenance ensuring long-term protection for road users.