Reinforced earth seawalls at Sydney Airport
Abstract
The use of Reinforced Earth was critical to the success of the construction of the Parallel Runway Project at Sydney Airport. The project required extensive reclamation of the sea into Botany Bay. The Reinforced Earth system allowed record construction rates and provided a durability which exceeded the client’s requirements. This paper outlines the elements of design and construction of the Reinforced Earth system.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization
Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics
Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 321–326
- Publication date
- 12 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter