Category: Case Study

Aquatic Centre GPR · Concrete Scanning Case Study When A Council FearedIts Pool Was Failing,The Radar Said Otherwise Facing reported settlement and a fear the pool shells were deteriorating beneath the surface, Southern Downs Regional Council needed an answer before committing to costly intrusive works. South-East Scanning scanned three drained pools and a suspended slab,… Continue reading GPR and Structural Assessment of an Aquatic Centre: A WIRAC Case Study

GPR & Moisture Investigation · Non-Destructive Testing Reading A Wet Slab:GPR And Moisture MappingBeneath A Coastal Building For a coastal council building showing long-term cracking and mould, South East Scanning combined ground-penetrating radar with surface moisture mapping across seven locations — separating genuine subsurface distress from drainage-driven moisture, without a single core hole. Client Norfolk… Continue reading GPR and Moisture Investigation of a Coastal Public Building Slab

Underground Utility Locating · AS5488 Classification Locating The Unknown:Utility Detection BeforeThe Drill Goes In Before a signage installation across a busy civic precinct, South East Scanning located every underground service by GPR and electromagnetic methods, then graded each one against AS5488 — including a shallow sewer hazard that needed flagging, not guessing. Client Hutchinson Builders… Continue reading Underground Utility Locating and AS5488 Classification: A Civic Precinct Case Study

Case Study — Real Project, Real Findings Location Gympie, Queensland Structure Type Residential Garage Slab Issue Presented Moisture, Efflorescence & Cracking Methods Used GPR, Moisture Testing, CCTV Drainage, Visual Inspection A residential property in Gympie, Queensland presented with persistent moisture problems affecting a concrete garage slab. The owner had noticed ongoing efflorescence — white salt… Continue reading Slab Moisture and Efflorescence Assessment in Gympie

GPR Pool Shell & Structural Assessment · Hospitality Structural IntegrityAssessment ofNoosa Blue Resort Pool What is the true condition of an ageing concrete pool before refurbishment begins? For Noosa Blue Resort, the answer required more than a visual inspection — it required a full non-destructive investigation of the pool shell’s internal structure. Client Nature Pools… Continue reading Structural Integrity Assessment of Noosa Blue Resort Pool

GPR Asphalt Thickness Assessment · Sports Infrastructure Revealing HiddenAsphalt Variability atToowoomba Velodrome When NTRO needed a clear understanding of asphalt thickness across the Toowoomba Velodrome, South-East Scanning delivered a non-destructive GPR approach — mapping four lanes continuously without a single core drill through the track. Client NTRO Location Toowoomba Velodrome, QLD Address CVJM+57 Glenvale, QLD… Continue reading Revealing Hidden Asphalt Variability at Toowoomba Velodrome

GPR Bridge Deck Survey · Infrastructure GPR Scan RevealsHidden Asphalt Risks atMarion Creek Bridge When RoadTek Mackay needed a clear picture of the Marion Creek Bridge surface condition, they opted for a non-destructive approach rather than traditional coring. The conditions on site told a more complex story than anyone anticipated. Client RoadTek Mackay (TMR) Location… Continue reading GPR Scan Reveals Hidden Asphalt Risks At Marion Creek Bridge

Case Study · GPR Concrete Scanning · Retail Safe drilling and slab clearance at Woolworths retail using GPR concrete scanning — in-store drilling works and fence installation on a suspended slab, delivered as one programme for the same client. GPR Scanning atWoolworthsRetail Sites A small mistake can cause serious damage or downtime when drilling into… Continue reading Safe Drilling At Woolworths

Project Overview Gladstone Regional Council engaged South-East Scanning to undertake a comprehensive, two-stage subsurface and structural investigation across the Gladstone Leisure Centre. The project required a complete ground-penetrating radar assessment of the external pavements, followed by a detailed GPR scan of the twenty-five-metre indoor pool. Council’s goal was to build a clear understanding of structural… Continue reading Comprehensive GPR Investigation of Gladstone Leisure Centre’s Pavements and Indoor Pool

Client: Provac (collaborative project)Location: Arundel, QLDDate: July 2024Equipment Used: IDS Stream C GPR, Total Station Survey Control, Geolitix Software Project Background South-East Scanning was engaged by Provac to assist in diagnosing suspected structural issues in a large industrial warehouse located in Arundel, Queensland. The warehouse slab exhibited visible signs of distress, including sagging, cracking, and… Continue reading Warehouse Slab Assessment – Arundel, QLD

Client: Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR)Location: Therwine Street, near Kuranda Cemetery, Cairns QLDDate: July 2024Equipment Used: IDS Stream C GPR, RTK GNSS, Geolitix Software Project Background South-East Scanning was contracted by the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) to conduct a ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey along Therwine Street, adjacent to… Continue reading Cemetery Survey – TMR Therwine Street, Cairns

Client: Douglas PartnersLocation: Port of Brisbane, QLDDate: 7 July 2025Equipment Used: Mala GX160 MHz Ground Penetrating Radar, Emlid Reach RS2 GNSS Receiver, Geolitix Software Project Background South-East Scanning was engaged by Douglas Partners to conduct a targeted ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey at the Port of Brisbane. The objective was to investigate suspected voiding or… Continue reading Void Detection Survey – Port of Brisbane

Client: ARCOSLocation: Dalby, QLDDate: June–July 2024Equipment Used: IDS Stream C GPR, RTK GNSS, Geolitix Software Project Background South-East Scanning was engaged by ARCOS to conduct a large-scale ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey across an expansive industrial site in Dalby, Queensland. The survey was part of a major infrastructure investigation aimed at mapping subsurface utilities, pavement… Continue reading Large-Scale Subsurface Mapping – ARCOS Dalby

South-East Scanning was commissioned to perform a comprehensive geophysical survey of the Orange Creek Weir, located west of Barcaldine in Central Queensland. The structure had shown signs of surface cracking and water erosion, raising concerns over possible internal voiding and structural deterioration. Our team was called in to deliver a high-resolution ground penetrating radar (GPR)… Continue reading Orange Creek Weir – Structural Integrity and Void Detection Survey

Banana Shire Council engaged South- East Scanning to investigate suspected water ingress beneath the Olympic swimming pool at the Biloela Aquatic Centre. With ongoing structural concerns and visible signs of pool floor degradation, the council required accurate, non- destructive testing to assess the condition beneath the tiled slab. Our team was called in to provide… Continue reading Biloela Olympic Swimming Pool – Subsurface Water Ingress Investigation

South-East Scanning was engaged to conduct a comprehensive subsurface investigation of the Anna Creek Bridge, a critical transport structure in regional Queensland. The bridge had shown signs of surface cracking and deformation, prompting concern from local engineers about the potential for internal voiding, slab delamination, or material degradation beneath the roadway. Our Objective: Structural Integrity… Continue reading Anna Creek Bridge – Structural Integrity and Subsurface Anomaly Detection

We were engaged to perform a detailed structural assessment of the vaporiser plinths and base slab at the Broome Gas Power Station.

We were engaged to perform a detailed structural assessment of the vaporiser plinths and base slab at the Broome Gas Power Station.

This project aimed to provide critical insights into subsurface structures, focusing on reinforcement and asphalt thickness assessments.

South-East Scanning recently completed a critical Ground Penetrating Radar survey at the UnityWater water tank in Tanawah, Sunshine Coast.

South-East Scanning conducted a detailed ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey for Logan City Council at Tomohon Heights Close, Logan Village!

South-East Scanning was engaged by Eptec Pty Ltd to perform a ground-penetrating radar (GPR) survey beneath the Indooroopilly Bridge in Chelmer, Queensland. The aim was to evaluate the extent of soil washout and its potential impact on the stability of the bridge and adjacent riverbank, particularly after significant rainfall. Methodology Utilising the Impulse Radar PinPointR… Continue reading Ground Penetrating Radar Survey for Soil Washout Assessment at Chelmer, QLD

We were engaged by the Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council to conduct a GPR survey on a large land parcel, earmarked for development.

Spotlight Project: South-East Scanning’s Groundbreaking Work for Water Infrastructure Services on Behalf of Unity Water We’re excited to share an in-depth look at our recent collaboration with Water Infrastructure Services (WIS) for UnityWater, focused on a pivotal structural analysis project in Lowood, Queensland. Tasked with the intricate examination of an older water reservoir constructed in… Continue reading Case Study 1: Water Reservoir Scanning

We recently completed an exciting project in the Australian Outback that truly showcased the technical capabilities of our team!