Results
Completed the project ahead of schedule with no disruption to rail operations.
Delivered a permanent rockfall protection system reducing maintenance and emergency response requirements.
Enhanced the safety and reliability of the rail network while providing long-term operational cost savings.
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Solution
Installed Geobrugg T10 Catch Fence barriers comprising two sections (110m and 70m) with 3m lateral anchors for enhanced stability.
Employed pneumatic drilling and grout flush systems to achieve consistent anchor installation in variable ground.
Coordinated all works around KiwiRail’s schedule using strict communication protocols and work shutdown procedures.
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Challenges
Remote site access and difficult terrain requiring careful planning of equipment logistics.
Maintaining continuous rail operations and safe working conditions around train movements.
Tight timeframes between scheduled trains limiting available work windows.
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Overview
KiwiRail engaged Geovert to install a Geobrugg low-energyrockfall catch fence protecting a vulnerable section of track on the North Island Main Trunk Line near Taumarunui. The remote location and active rail corridor required precise logistical coordination to maintain uninterrupted train services. Geovert’s experienced teams delivered the works safely, efficiently, and ahead of schedule while achieving full compliance with KiwiRail’s operational and safety protocols