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SETTING INDUSTRY BENCHMARKS WITH INNOVATIVE AND PRACTICAL GEOTECHNICAL TUNNELLING SOLUTIONS FOR ALL ASPECTS OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT

PSM is a leading tunnelling firm with a team of over 180 skilled and motivated engineers and specialists. With over 30 years of experience, we have been providing reliable geotechnical tunnelling solutions to governments and businesses of all sizes. Our comprehensive range of tunnel engineering services includes feasibility planning, design, construction management and post-completion checks.

We are committed to delivering premium tunnel solutions that meet the highest industry standards. Having built a diverse range of tunnels across the globe, PSM has a proven track record of success in the tunnelling industry. By partnering with PSM for your tunnel construction project, you are working with a reputable firm of tunnel engineering consultants who are committed to delivering exceptional results and driving project success.

Tunnel Services Include:

  • Feasibility planning
  • Geotechnical interpretation
  • Site investigations and hydro-geological modelling
  • Detailed design
  • Construction management
  • Asset management
  • Expert witness

Proven track record in temporary and permanent large underground rail, road and mining projects throughout Australia, Africa and Asia, including some of the largest-spanning tunnels in Australia.

CAPABILITIES

CONCEPTUAL AND FEASIBILITY PLANNING
Ground and groundwater characterisation
DESIGN
CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES
ASSET MANAGEMENT
EXPERT WITNESS

CONCEPTUAL AND FEASIBILITY PLANNING

Timely and practical advice to guide planning and feasibility assessment.

Projects include:

  • Coffs Harbour Bypass
  • Gateway
  • SouthLink
  • TBM trial, North Parkes Mine

Ground and groundwater characterisation

In-depth analysis of the ground using the latest geotechnical models to ensure the right solution.

Our water management services are an integral part of our ground and groundwater characterisation capabilities, as our team understands the importance of managing water in any tunnelling project. 

Projects include:

  • Airport Link Tunnel, Brisbane – tender and detailed design geotechnical model and design parameters
  • Sydney Metro, Stage 1 Northwest – tender and detailed design geotechnical model and design parameters
  • Sydney Metro, Stage 2 City and Southwest – tender and detailed design geotechnical model and design parameters
  • WestConnex, M4 East, Sydney – tender and detailed design geotechnical model and design parameters
  • Melbourne Metro – tender geotechnical model and design parameters, CBD South
  • Cross River Rail, Brisbane – tender geotechnical model and design parameters
  • Wynyard Walk Pedestrian Tunnel – tender and detailed design geotechnical model and design parameters

DESIGN

Innovative and practical support designs for large underground infrastructure:

  • Primary support design
  • Permanent support design
  • Settlement and impact assessments

Projects include:

  • Eastern Distributor, Sydney – Primary and permanent support design
  • Epping to Chatswood Rail Link, Sydney – Primary and permanent support for the Chatswood soft ground tunnel and portal
  • Lane Cove Tunnel, Sydney – Primary and permanent support for the eastern tunnel section
  • Airport Link Tunnel, Brisbane – Primary support design for various structures including the large span caverns, decline structures and running tunnels
  • Sydney Metro, Stage 1 Northwest – Primary support design for various structures including Castle Hill Cavern
  • Sydney Metro, Stage 2 City and Southwest – Primary and permanent support design for the Victoria Cross Station Caverns and project wide settlement impacts assessment
  • WestConnex, M4 East, Sydney – Primary and permanent support design for wide span caverns and ramps
  • Wynyard Walk Pedestrian Tunnel – Primary and permanent support design and settlement impact assessment

CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES

Teaming with construction to deliver services from instrumentation and monitoring, mapping and design validation, construction methodology to construction phase design support.

Projects include:

  • Eastern Distributor, Sydney – Instrumentation and monitoring, mapping and design validation and construction phase design support
  • Epping to Chatswood Rail Link, Sydney – Instrumentation and monitoring, mapping and design validation and construction phase design support
  • Lane Cove Tunnel, Sydney – Instrumentation and monitoring, mapping and design validation and construction phase design support
  • Sydney Metro, Stage 1 Northwest – Instrumentation and monitoring, mapping and design validation and construction phase design support
  • Sydney Metro, Stage 2 City and Southwest – Instrumentation and monitoring, mapping and design validation and construction phase design support
  • WestConnex, M4 East, Sydney – Instrumentation and monitoring, mapping and design validation and construction phase design support
  • Wynyard Walk Pedestrian Tunnel – Instrumentation and monitoring, mapping and design validation and construction phase design support
  • NorthConnex, Sydney – Mapping and design validation

ASSET MANAGEMENT

Practical solutions from tunnel inspections and condition assessments, to performance monitoring programs for large underground infrastructure.

Projects include:

  • Opera House Carpark, Sydney – Support performance assessment including monitoring program
  • Eastern Distributor, Sydney – Long term instrumentation and monitoring programme and tunnel support corrosion assessment
  • Burnley Tunnel, Melbourne
  • Transgrid Tunnels, Sydney – Tunnel inspections and condition assessments

EXPERT WITNESS

The extensive, practical and technical expertise of PSM’s key tunnelling personnel has earned us the reputation of providing highly regarded professionals and subject matter experts.

Work with tunnelling experts who achieve industry leading geotechnical tunnelling solutions

PSM is a trusted partner for clients seeking reliable, high-quality geotechnical services for their tunnelling projects. With extensive experience working on projects of all sizes and for clients of all types, our team has earned a reputation for excellence in the industry. PSM's expertise in tunnel solutions is enhanced by the use of cutting-edge technology and methodology, which allows our team of global tunnelling experts to provide insightful and effective results to clients.

Our commitment to delivering premium services is reflected in every project we undertake, as our team takes a collaborative and client-focused approach to ensure project success. Whether it's pre-tunnel feasibility planning, design, construction management, or post-completion checks, clients can trust PSM to provide innovative and practical tunnel engineering services that meet their specific needs. 

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    Locations

    Sydney

    G3, 56 Delhi Road
    North Ryde NSW 2113

    BRISBANE

    Level 1, 500 Queen St
    Brisbane QLD 4000

    PERTH

    Level 3, 22 Delhi St
    West Perth WA 6005

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    Suite 2, L4, 92-100 Brougham St
    Geelong VIC 3220
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