Retention Piling in South East Queensland, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, & Toowoomba.
Sheet piling, contiguous walls and soldier piles for earth and water retention.
Steel Sheet Piling — Durable. Cheap. Effective
Commonly used when constructing retaining walls and cofferdams, sheet piling is an environmentally-friendly option supplied by the East Coast Group of Companies, that can be reused in certain applications. Highly durable and a popular choice for many, sheet piling maintains its shape during installation and has a good reputation within the industry. Primarily used to retain earth works, sheet piling also works extremely well in retaining water and is suitable for both temporary and permanent works. It creates a continuous wall of steel that supports the structure as the work is being carried out.
As with all of our products, our sheet piling at the East Coast Group of Companies is of the highest quality and all manufactured locally, to ensure the best results.
Coffer dams and marine applications (PDF)
Example Steel Sheet Pile Projects
Contiguous Pile Walls
If you want a more permanent retaining wall, then contiguous pile walls are the answer, and at the East Coast Group of Companies, we can provide everything you need. This particular method involves installing the piles closely together, with only a small gap between them, exposing the retained soil. The exposed soil will, however, ‘self-support’ via a process known as ‘soil arching’, during the excavation process.
If you choose this method, the retaining walls may be created either as cantilever walls or you can draw on additional lateral support from anchors or bracing. Contiguous pile walls are also suitable for a variety of soils, where groundwater lies below the maximum excavation depth.
Soldier Pile Walls
With soldier pile walls, the piles are fitted wider apart (up to 5 – 8 pile diameters), with the soil between piles subsequently retained. This can be done using timber lagging/precast concrete panels or shotcrete, which is applied to the exposed earth face during excavation.
Generally used for temporary works, soldier pile walls are cost-effective and quick to construct. They can be designed as cantilever walls or by using additional lateral support from anchors or bracing.