News — Topo.

What does a La Nina period mean for construction sites and wet weather prep

Given there has been plenty of talk about La Nina, sites should ensure they are prepared for above average rainfall over the coming months.

Kyle Robson20 October 2020

What is La Nina and why is it being talked about at the moment?

There is a lot of talk at the moment about La Nina and for good reason - all the major climate models agreeing that Eastern Australia is currently within a La Nina period and that it will persist until at least early next year.

Kyle Robson14 October 2020

The first section of Inland Rail has been completed

The first section of Inland Rail, Parkes to Narromine (P2N) has been completed in regional New South Wales. Works commenced in 2018, with 98 kilometres of existing track upgraded and an additional 5.3 kilometres of new track laid over the following years.

Kyle Robson29 September 2020

Eastern Transitway Project in Carindale

Works are soon to commence on Stage 1 of the Eastern Transitway Project in Carindale. The Eastern Transitway will provide bus customers in Brisbane's east with a safer and more efficient public transport network.

Kyle Robson23 September 2020

Wish List - performance testing of hydraulically applied erosion controls

Topo has been contacted to potentially develop and oversee a number of performance trials on several currently available hydraulically applied erosion control products.

Kyle Robson4 August 2020

Construction planning and use of technology for greater environmental outcomes

Really pleasing to see a growing focus and commitment to achieving great environmental outcomes through good construction planning and use of new technology.

Kyle Robson23 July 2020

Erosion control, stabilisation, revegetation, landscaping, rehabilitation – what, why and how?

A key principle of ESC and construction site management is to reduce the area and time which soils are exposed to erosion. Like most things it is a relatively easy concept to grasp but can be rather difficult to achieve.

Kyle Robson7 July 2020

Unearthing history in Toowoomba

Flood mitigation works are underway in East Creek and West Creek in Toowoomba. During construction an old timber bridge was unearthed…

Kyle Robson25 June 2020

Sunshine Coast Airport Expansion Project completed

A huge milestone today in the opening of the new Sunshine Coast Airport runway. Topo would like to congratulate John Holland in undertaking this project and delivering a great project which came with some unique challenges.

Kyle Robson12 June 2020

Project Spotlight: Bruce Highway Upgrade - Maroochydore Road Interchange

Construction activities are anticipated to start in the coming months to upgrade the Maroochydore Road and Mons Road interchanges in Forest Glen, here on the Sunshine Coast.

Kyle Robson26 May 2020

Infrastructure and Covid-19

Plenty has been said about the role of infrastructure projects to lead a recovery post Covid-19 and it appears this is not just talk.

Kyle Robson13 May 2020

Stormwater Treatment Pop Quiz

QUESTION: Why do the floc particles in the picture appear different (note same water sample used, with untreated control on the left)?

Kyle Robson30 April 2020