Hanna Street Sewer Upgrade – Stage 2

As part of the BFHI Joint Venture, Veris delivered Underground Insights, survey, utility locating and advanced reality capture services for the Hanna Street Sewer Upgrade Stage 2 in South Melbourne, helping de-risk the installation of critical sewer infrastructure in a complex and highly constrained, active urban environment.

Our Solution

• Delivered a comprehensive Underground Insights program, including utility locating, 3D GPR, geophysical surveys and nondestructive digging to accurately identify and verify underground assets.
• Combined survey and potholing of utilities and CCTV dilapidation survey of gravity mains.
• Terrestrial laser scanning and topographic surveying to provide a complete understanding of above-and below-ground conditions.
• Created detailed LOD100 mass models of the buildings, utility models and a federated 12d dataset, giving the design and construction teams reliable spatial intelligence to support planning and decision-making.
• Coordinated multiple work fronts, subcontractors and stakeholders across an active transport and public environment, maintaining safety, quality and program efficiency throughout delivery.

Outcomes

• Completed more than 3,500 hours of fieldwork across an eight-month engagement, including investigations of 100+ pits and manholes, extensive utility verification and over 300 metres of slot trenching reinstated to Council specifications.
• Achieved zero safety incidents while working in a live urban environment alongside pedestrians, traffic, public transport operators and multiple contractors.
• Reduced design and construction risk through the integration of 3D GPR and TLS, enabling early identification of underground anomalies and improving confidence in project planning.
• Delivered the scope on time and on budget, supporting seamless program progression through proactive coordination, staged investigations and efficient data delivery.
• Equipped the client and project team with accurate underground intelligence and federated digital models, supporting safer excavation, more informed decision-making and greater certainty during construction.

The Veris team has been a highly collaborative and valued partner throughout the project, working seamlessly alongside the BFHI JV team, our client, contractors and key stakeholders. Their proactive approach to daily coordination and planning has supported the safe and efficient delivery of works, with a strong focus on identifying potential risks, interfaces and operational requirements early. Importantly, Veris has demonstrated a genuine understanding of the broader project environment, working closely with our wider site team to ensure stakeholder, community and access considerations are understood and incorporated into planning and delivery. Their ability to provide timely and progressive survey data and model updates has also supported strong alignment between the construction and design teams, enabling informed decision-making and helping to identify and mitigate potential issues before they impact delivery. Veris has consistently demonstrated professionalism, responsiveness and a genuine commitment to working as one integrated project team. Their collaborative approach and willingness to work through challenges alongside BFHI JV has made them a trusted and valuable contributor to the successful delivery of the project.