DESIGN & CONSTRUCT

The Rockpool Aged Care facility in Oxley is set to redefine assisted living in Brisbane, offering industry-leading amenities, luxurious living spaces, and exceptional care. With a dedicated team of professionals focused on delivering compassionate and personalised support, this facility is designed to set a new benchmark in aged care.

Project Scope:

• 93 CFA piles (450mm diameter)

• 56 CFA piles (600mm diameter)

Project Value:

• Approximately $840,000

Equipment:

• BG45H Piling Rig

• 8T Excavator

In partnership with McNab Developments (QLD) Pty Ltd, Caporn Piling provided specialist foundation works, ensuring a solid and durable base for this state-of-the-art aged care facility.

The Maroochy Private Hospital is a state-of-the-art medical facility designed to provide multiple surgical specialties alongside multi-disciplinary healthcare services, including comprehensive pain management, sports medicine, and allied health. This new hospital will enhance specialist healthcare access on the Sunshine Coast, delivering advanced medical treatment and patient care.

Project Scope:

• 112 CFA foundation piles (450mm, 750mm, and 900mm diameter)

• Drill depths:

  • 450mm piles: up to 28m deep

  • 750mm piles: up to 33m deep

  • 900mm piles: up to 32.5m deep

Project Value:

• Approximately $2,500,000

Equipment:

• Woltman Piling Rig

• 8T Excavator

• M12000 Manitowoc Crawler Crane

• 400 CRM Compressor

• EWP

Partnering with McNab Developments (Qld) Pty Ltd, Caporn Piling successfully delivered specialist foundation works, ensuring a strong and stable base for this leading-edge healthcare facility in Maroochydore.

A striking piece of modernist architecture, No. 1 Church Street is a landmark 13-level development in the heart of Dubbo. The project features 70 premium apartments across 10 upper levels, with communal facilities and retail outlets on the raised ground floor, and secure parking across two lower levels. This mixed-use development is designed to enhance urban living in regional NSW.

Project Scope:

• 123 CFA piles (900mm diameter)

Project Value:

• Approximately $2,300,000

Equipment:

• BG28 Piling Rig

• 643 Sennebogen Crane

• Junttan HHKS7/9 Hammer

Partnering with Scipio NSW Pty Ltd, Caporn Piling delivered specialist deep foundation works, ensuring a strong and stable base for this iconic residential and commercial development.

The Australian Bragg Centre for Proton Therapy and Research is a groundbreaking medical facility that will be Australia’s first proton therapy centre and the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. This cutting-edge facility will revolutionise cancer treatment by providing advanced proton therapy, offering greater precision and fewer side effects compared to traditional radiation therapy.

Project Scope:

• Perimeter Secant: 322 CFA piles (600mm diameter), up to 13m depth, with 138 temporary anchors and continuous walers

• Bunker Secant: 214 CFA piles (750mm diameter), up to 14m depth, cantilever design

• Foundation: 118 CFA piles (600mm & 900mm diameter), up to 28m depth

Project Value:

• Approximately $4,000,000

Equipment:

• Woltman THW 7528-D

• Track Mounted Concrete Pump

• Soilmech SM14 (anchors)

Caporn Piling is proud to partner with Lend Lease in delivering the foundation works for this world-class medical facility, ensuring a strong and stable base for the future of cancer treatment in Australia.

The Orilla Apartments project delivers a boutique collection of 32 luxury residences, ideally positioned on the Redcliffe Peninsula between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. Designed to maximize ocean views across to Moreton Island, this development offers a premium coastal lifestyle with dual-aspect orientations for all residences.

Project Scope:

• 103 CFA piles with diameters of 450mm, 600mm, and 750mm

Project Value:

• Approximately $875,000

Equipment:

• Woltman

• Sennebogen 40t Telescopic Crawler Crane

• Liebherr THS140 Concrete Pump

• 8t Excavator

• 400CFM Air Compressor

Caporn Piling was proud to support Emacen Projects Pty Ltd in delivering the foundation works for this high-end coastal development, ensuring stability and longevity for the residents of Orilla Apartments.

Caporn Piling is proud to have delivered specialist foundation solutions for The Drying Green, Green Square’s new central park. Located in Sydney’s inner south, this 6,200-square-metre green space celebrates the area’s rich industrial history, providing a vital gathering place for the 60,000 residents of the Green Square development.

Project Scope

Caporn Piling’s work involved:

• 708 CMC piles (450mm diameter, to 15m depth).

• 196 CFA piles (450mm diameter, to 15m depth).

• 42 CFA piles (900mm diameter, to 15m depth).

• Pulse Echo Integrity Testing on up to 15% of piles.

• 2 static load tests to 590kN to ensure structural performance.

Equipment Utilized

• 2 x Bauer BG28V piling rigs for precision piling.

• 1 x Manitowoc M8500 crawler crane for heavy lifting.

• 2 track-mounted concrete line pumps for seamless concrete delivery.

• 14T Excavator for site support and preparation.

Client

Robson Civil Projects Pty Ltd

Project Significance

The Drying Green is a landmark open space within Green Square, offering:

• A central parkland for recreation, relaxation, and community events.

• A space that reflects Green Square’s wool-washing heritage, where fleece once dried across the fields.

• A key feature of Sydney’s largest urban renewal project, connecting residents and enhancing quality of life.

At Caporn Piling, we are proud to contribute to projects that shape communities and honour history. Our expertise and advanced piling solutions provided a strong, reliable foundation for The Drying Green, ensuring it stands as a green centerpiece for generations to come.

Caporn Piling is proud to support the Stage 6 development of the iconic Burnside Village Shopping Centre in South Australia. This expansion project includes the construction of 18,500m² of additional floor space and two basement car park levels, providing enhanced amenities for shoppers and the local community.

Project Scope

• Installation of:

  • 1,203 CFA piles (600mm, 750mm, and 900mm diameter, up to 19m deep) for a soldier pile retaining wall.

  • 110 temporary anchors ranging from 15m to 20m in length for structural stability.

  • 9 CFA piles (600mm and 900mm diameter, up to 17m deep) for foundation support.

Equipment Utilized

• Bauer BG28 piling rig for efficient CFA pile installation.

• Track-mounted concrete pump for seamless concrete delivery.

• Soilmec SM14 for precision anchor installation.

Client

McMahon Services

Project Highlights

• Delivery of extensive CFA piling solutions for the basement retaining wall and foundation structure.

• Installation of temporary anchors to ensure structural stability during excavation and construction.

• Execution in a congested urban environment, requiring precise planning and innovative construction methods.

Caporn Piling is thrilled to be part of the creation of the world-first Wizard of Oz precinct at Movie World, Queensland. This magical attraction brings to life the most iconic scenes from the classic film, featuring two family-friendly coasters that promise unforgettable experiences for visitors of all ages.

Project Scope:

• Installation of 317 CFA piles in varying diameters (450mm, 600mm, and 750mm)

Project Value: $1,074,959

Equipment:

• SR60

• 40T Crane

• 8T Excavator

• 400CFM Compressor

• EWP.

In collaboration with Alder Constructions Pty Ltd, Caporn Piling is proud to help bring this extraordinary project to life, setting the stage for a captivating journey down the Yellow Brick Road.

As Adelaide Botanic High School expands to accommodate an additional 700 students, Caporn Piling is proud to contribute to this transformative project. The new integrated vertical building complements the school's modern learning spaces, enabling it to cater to up to 1,950 students while maintaining its commitment to innovation and excellence in education.

Project Scope:

• Design and construction of 70 CFA piles (900mm in diameter) reaching depths of up to 21 meters

Project Value: $1,548,300

Equipment:

• Bauer BG45

• Liebherr 140 Concrete Pump

• 8T CAT Excavator

• Manitowoc M8500 Crane

• EWP

• Compressor

Working in partnership with Lend Lease Building, Caporn Piling is honoured to help lay the foundation for a state-of-the-art educational facility that will inspire and empower future generations.

The Eagle Farm TAFE project is a key development supporting the expansion of educational facilities in Queensland. This project ensures a solid foundation for future learning infrastructure, contributing to the growth of vocational training opportunities in the region.

Project Scope:

• Installation of 151 CFA piles, ranging from 450mm to 600mm in diameter

• Piles drilled to depths of 15-25 meters

Project Value: $850,000

Equipment:

To efficiently complete the piling works, Caporn Piling utilised a range of specialised equipment, including:

• Woltman 90 DR

• 20T Excavator

• EWP (Elevated Work Platform)

• 400 CFM Compressor

• 40T Crane

Working alongside Broad Construction Pty Limited, Caporn Piling is proud to support this important educational infrastructure project, providing strong and reliable foundations for Queensland’s next generation of skilled workers.

At Parkwood on the Gold Coast, Living Choice Australia is redefining retirement living with a vibrant vision that caters to golfers and non-golfers alike. The Parkwood Retirement Village offers 200 premium apartments with breathtaking views of the serene lake and the 18-hole golf course, promising an unparalleled lifestyle.

Caporn Piling is proud to play a pivotal role in this transformative project, delivering precision-engineered foundations to support this exciting development.

Project Scope:

• 57 No. 450mm CFA piles

• 93 No. 600mm CFA piles

• 86 No. 750mm CFA piles

• 105 No. 900mm CFA piles

• 14 No. 1050mm CFA piles

Project Value: $3,362,618

Equipment:
Utilising cutting-edge machinery, including the BG24-H, Woltman, SR60, 40T Sennebogen Crane, Excavator, Compressor, and EWP, our team ensured efficient and reliable execution tailored to the unique demands of this high-value development.

As the trusted partner of Living Choice Australia Pty Ltd, Caporn Piling is honoured to contribute to creating a community that embodies innovation, comfort, and an active lifestyle.

Caporn Piling was proud to deliver the foundation works for the University of the Sunshine Coast’s (USC) Foundation Building, the centerpiece of USC’s new Moreton Bay campus. Located at the historic Old Petrie Mill site, this state-of-the-art facility spans 16,000 square meters and serves as USC’s principal research and learning hub in the region.

Project Scope

Caporn Piling’s contribution included:

• Installation of:

  • 99 CFA piles (450mm diameter, 20m deep).

  • 96 CFA piles (600mm diameter, 20m deep).

  • 67 CFA piles (750mm diameter, 30m deep).

Equipment Utilized

• Soilmec SR60 CFA Rig

• Bauer BG28 CFA Rig

• 100T Crawler Crane

• Track-Mounted Concrete Pump

Client
Hansen Yuncken

Project Details

The Foundation Building delivers over 15,000m² of teaching, research, and administrative spaces.

Completed in February 2020, the project establishes USC as the principal tertiary education provider north of Brisbane, addressing the growing demand for education in South East Queensland.

Caporn Piling is proud to support the construction of the Burrill Lake 290-meter-long bridge, set on a new alignment east of the existing structure. This vital infrastructure project enhances connectivity and ensures a modern, efficient crossing for the community.

Project Scope:

• Installation of 8 bored piles (1050mm diameter, 25m deep)

• Installation of 30 bored piles (1500mm diameter, 25m deep)

  • 32 piles on land and 6 piles over water

Equipment:
To execute this complex project, Caporn Piling utilized an array of advanced equipment including:

• Bauer BG28 Drill Rig

• 130tn and 110tn Crawler Cranes

• Workboat

• ICE 110C Vibrator

• 5 x 12m spans of temporary access Bridge.

In collaboration with BGC Contracting, Caporn Piling is proud to deliver precise, reliable piling solutions, laying the groundwork for this remarkable bridge that will serve the region for years to come.