Projects

Wastewater Feasibility for residential subdivisions

Date 2014 to date Client Various Developers & Consulting Town Planners Location Various Local Government Areas across South – East Queensland Tectonic’s Role Environmental Consultant Services Provided Detailed site and soil investigation Optioneering & confirmation of feasibility Wastewater design Client education Background As vacant land suitable for new development continues to diminish, the importance of

Wastewater Feasibility for residential subdivisions Read More »

Wastewater Management Conondale

Date 2021 Client Private Location Conondale, Sunshine Coast Tectonic’s Role Environmental Consultant Services Provided Detailed site and soil investigation Optioneering & confirmation of feasibility Wastewater design Client education Background With increasing interest in tree change vacationing, this project involved the development of eight short stay cabins within a hidden pocket of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

Wastewater Management Conondale Read More »

Narangba Sewerage Transport System (NSTS)

Date 2023 Client SMEC Location Narangba, Queensland Tectonic’s Role Geotechnical Consultant Services Provided Detailed geotechnical investigation Factual and interpretive reporting Background Due to the exponential regional population growth within and around Narangba, Unitywater were required to construct a new  7.3 km sewer main, along with upgrades and construction of new sewerage pump stations. The proposed

Narangba Sewerage Transport System (NSTS) Read More »

Bundaberg Region

Date 2013 to present Client Bundaberg Regional Council, Various Local Consultants and Contractors Location Bundaberg Region Tectonic’s Role Geotechnical Consultant Services Provided Geotechnical Investigation Slope Stability Geological Mapping Effluent Disposal Construction Services Background Since our formation in 2013 we have worked regularly in the Bundaberg region, expanding to complete up to about 20 specialist investigations

Bundaberg Region Read More »

Pelican Waters

Date 2016 to present Client Pelican Waters Heart / Hall Contracting Location Pelican Waters Tectonic’s Role Geotechnical Consultant Services Provided Detailed Investigation Geological Modelling Soft Soils Global Stability Construction Stage Services Site Classification Background Tectonic has been involved with the Pelican Waters residential community since 2016. This ongoing development includes canals, roads, bridges, underground infrastructure

Pelican Waters Read More »

Mooloolaba Foreshore

Date 2020 to 2023 Client Sunshine Coast Council Location Mooloolaba Tectonic’s Role Geotechnical Consultant Services Provided Detailed investigation Slope and terrain mapping across headland areas Slope stability risk assessment Seawall foundation assessment Geotechnical design for parkland structures and pavements Background The project aims to enhance public amenities, pathways, parks, playgrounds and landscaping as well as

Mooloolaba Foreshore Read More »

North Harbour Development

Date 2017 to 2024 Client North Harbour Holdings Location North Harbour, Burpengary East Tectonic’s Role Geotechnical & Environmental Consultant Services Provided Detailed Geotechnical & Environmental Investigation Construction & Design Advice Acid Sulfate Soil Assessment & Management Planning Water Quality & Construction Impact Monitoring Background North Harbour is recognised as a Priority Development Area (PDA) by

North Harbour Development Read More »

February 2022 Landslide Recovery Projects

Date February 2022 Client Sunshine Coast Council & Noosa Council Location Sunshine Coast Tectonic’s Role Geotechnical Consultant Services Provided Detailed Geotechnical Investigations Instrument Monitoring Slope Stability Analyses Detailed Remediation Design & Construction Verification Background Following the extreme rainfall event in early 2022, numerous roads within the greater Sunshine Coast region were impacted by landslides.  Varying

February 2022 Landslide Recovery Projects Read More »

Riverbank Stabilisation Projects

Date 2020 to 2024 Client Alluvium Consulting Location Queensland River systems Tectonic’s Role Geotechnical Consultant Services Provided Detailed Geotechnical Investigations Slope Stability Analyses Conceptual Remediation Options Background The Great Barrier Reef is Queensland’s greatest attraction and is listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.  The surface water catchment that feeds into it is vast, covering most

Riverbank Stabilisation Projects Read More »

Black Mountain Road Landslide

Date February 2022 Client Noosa Council Location Black Mountain Road, 
Black Mountain Tectonic’s Role Geotechnical Consultant Services Provided Detailed Geotechnical Investigations Inclinometer Monitoring Groundwater Monitoring Slope Stability Analyses Conceptual Remediation Options Background The Black Mountain Road landslide represents a significant geotechnical challenge in the SEQ Region, severely impacting the local road managed by Noosa Council. 

Black Mountain Road Landslide Read More »

ASHLEY DAVEY

Principal Geotechnical Engineer / Managing Director

Ashley is the Managing Director and founder of Tectonic, being a Principal Geotechnical Engineer with 25 years of experience in providing geotechnical and geo-environmental services for the planning, design and construction of a wide variety of projects.  He has specialist skills in project management and technical direction of geotechnical engineering assessments for roads, hillside developments, coastal estates and all forms of urban development.

Certifications: Registered Professional Engineer, Queensland (RPEQ 8159)

Education: Bachelor of Geological Engineering, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Melbourne, 1995