Garbett's Excavations played a pivotal role in the swift response to the 2022 Northern NSW floods, demonstrating exceptional capability in mobilising resources and personnel to address urgent needs. As the contractor of choice for Symal Group, we were entrusted with comprehensive construction tasks essential for establishing temporary housing for flood relief victims. Our team expedited the mobilisation of equipment and skilled workers, prepared and covered all aspects of construction, sourced essential infrastructure, and coordinated with service contractors such as concreters, builders, electricians and plumbers.
Northern Rivers NSW Flood Relief Housing
Location: Pottsville, Kingscliff, Mullumbimby
Value: $2.3M
Start date: 05/2022
Completion date: 07/2023
Client: Symal Group
Scope of Works:
Construction of 128 temporary accommodation sites across multiple locations, housing over 300 flood-affected residents. Our comprehensive efforts included extensive land preparation, detailed grading, and excavation across all sites to ensure stable foundations and the safe support of housing units. We constructed essential infrastructure such as access routes and on-site parking, and implemented robust stormwater management systems with swales, drainage pits, and pipes. These efforts were meticulously designed to mitigate flood risks and provide sustainable, immediate relief by establishing secure and accessible temporary housing for the community.