Australia's heaviest-duty composite matting system
The Challenge Waterlogged, saturated or unstable soils create access failures that stop projects before they start. Heavy equipment bogs, recovery costs blow budgets, and repeated trafficking strips vegetation — causing lasting ground damage that can trigger regulatory scrutiny.
The Solution DuraBase composite mats span soft ground with engineered load distribution, eliminating bogging risk and protecting the environment beneath. Deployed without heavy plant, the interlocking system creates reliable access from day one.
Waterlogged or saturated soils collapse under vehicle loads, causing bogging and site shutdowns.
Repeated trafficking over soft ground strips vegetation and causes lasting compaction damage.
Soft ground conditions slow deployment schedules and inflate mobilisation costs significantly.
Deploy rapid access systems that protect the environment while supporting heavy loads.
Engineered composite mats interlock to form a continuous load-bearing surface over saturated ground.
Lightweight ProTech or heavy-duty Dura-Base mats can be laid quickly without extensive groundwork.
Maintain site access during heavy rainfall and wet seasons without rutting or bogging.
Durable HDPE construction allows mats to be cleaned and reused across multiple soft-ground deployments.
Soft ground access begins with understanding the load cycle and drainage of the site. JWA's team assesses soil bearing capacity and water table conditions to specify the right mat system and configuration for your project.
For extended access roads, mats are typically laid in a continuous strip with staggered joins for lateral stability. On particularly saturated ground, a geotextile layer beneath the mats can further protect vegetation and improve drainage.
Real-world examples of how composite matting solves access challenges for soft ground access projects.
Dura-Base matting served as a stable crane platform for a pontoon installation by the coast at Raby Bay, QLD. The mats ensured the safe operation of the crane near the water's edge.
Dulacca, QLD
How Dura-Base Composite Mats provided a cost-effective alternative to traditional crushed rock for the 180MW Dulacca Windfarm project, protecting sensitive agricultural land.
Acacia Ridge, QLD
Urgently needed and time restricted, emergency access was required for a 450-tonne crane to enter a rain-affected site. JWA mobilised rapidly to support this critical rail infrastructure project.
Sakhalin Island, Russia
The Sakhalin-2 oil and gas development in Russia required a reliable and portable composite matting system to facilitate the construction of an LNG plant. Dura-Base mats were used to create heavy lift access pads for self-propelled modular transporters (SPMTs) to move massive modules across sandy terrain in extreme weather conditions.
Stockyard Hill, VIC
The Stockyard Hill Wind Farm project involved connecting over 74km of transmission lines across challenging and sensitive terrain. Dura-Base composite matting was used extensively across several scopes including construction access tracks, turbine construction, and trenching. This case study focuses on the transmission line works and the environmental protection measures implemented.
Gin Gin, QLD
JWA safely delivered Dura-Base Composite Matting as the solution for rebuilding a substation site in Gin Gin without major resurfacing works. The mats provided on-demand stabilisation for a 30t piling rig despite heavy rainfall and a sandy clay subsurface.
Onslow, WA
The Wheatstone project required geotechnical drilling operations over a period of 12 months. Dura-Base mats were essential for providing access to the site, as the soft ground conditions caused standard all-terrain vehicles to bog. Additionally, the mats protected heavy machinery from the corrosive acid sulphate soils present on site.
Mortlake, VIC
Dura-Base provided access through sensitive and soft grounds along transmission line corridor for substation construction and powerline stringing works. The project showcased the versatility of composite matting in supporting major renewable energy infrastructure.
Central Queensland, QLD
The 3,200T Marion 8050 dragline was scheduled to travel for four months through the rugged outback terrain in regional Queensland, Australia. This massive machine relocation required careful planning and robust ground support systems.
Sydney, NSW
A $700m residential development required stable access for heavy machinery during sheet piling works. Dura-Base mats provided a reliable platform despite abundance of groundwater and seasonal rains.
Multiple Locations, VIC
The dangerous and congested crossing between Skye and Overton Roads in Frankston required a removal solution that improved safety and reduced congestion. Dura-Base mats provided essential temporary access in this constricted, high-traffic environment.
Multiple locations, QLD
The Australia Pacific LNG Project faced 14 months of geotechnical investigations in extremely sloppy ground conditions with daily tidal fluctuations. Dura-Base mats created a firm platform for drilling rigs, enabling over 100 core penetration tests.
Victoria, VIC
The $2 billion Connections Project, Australia’s largest irrigation modernisation project, required stable access for pipeline trenching in rain-affected, boggy ground. Dura-Base mats provided a continuous stable roadway, preventing excavators from sinking and enabling the project to proceed.
Brisbane, QLD
The construction of Brisbane Airport s new runway included the installation of HIAL runway lights. Dura-Base mats were utilised as a stable piling platform for a 280-tonne crane operating with a vibro-hammer, mitigating wet weather risks.
Clyde North, VIC
Naturform, a leader in urban landscape, was tasked with constructing a 167m boardwalk over a seasonal wetlands lake in a new housing development. Dura-Base mats were used to provide access to the marsh bed and create a stable platform for pouring concrete piers.
Gladstone, QLD
The QAL Waste Line Replacement project involved the installation of an 8.8 km above-ground pipeline at Queensland Alumina’s Gladstone refinery. The project required a low-impact solution to gain access for installing the new line while operations continued, as well as for the removal of the old line and piling upgrades to existing structures.
Queensland, QLD
The Moonie Oilfields developmental program faced delays due to rain-affected well sites. Dura-Base Composite Matting System was mobilised to provide a safe, reliable platform for oil operations, supporting the program across multiple sites over a three-month period.
Springvale, QLD
Our client drilled to find coal and gather the gas that is pumped out for commercial export. This coal seam gas project required reliable ground support systems for drilling operations on soft ground.
