Project Overview
In early 2025, a major energy provider in New South Wales initiated a high-voltage transmission line upgrade across a rural corridor with soft, waterlogged soil conditions. The project required consistent access for heavy machinery, cranes and service vehicles, and despite terrain that traditionally causes delays, safety risks and costly remediation.
Samson mats were deployed to provide an access solution that would allow works to continue safely and on schedule.
The Challenge
Unstable, Waterlogged Ground
Large sections of the alignment featured deep mud and saturated soils, making it unsafe for plant movement and risking machinery bogging.
Strict Environmental Controls
The project required ground protection to prevent rutting, soil displacement and vegetation damage in sensitive areas.
Tight Delivery Window
Construction milestones were already compressed due to previous weather interruptions. Any access delays would cascade into costly timeline blowouts.
The Legend Solution: SAMSON Mats
To overcome the terrain and timeline pressures, a full SAMSON Mat access system was utilised for its load-bearing strength, minimal ground disturbance and proven performance on soft soils.
The team worked with the contractor to:
- Map all required access routes, including crane pads, laydown areas and service tracks
- Deploy SAMSON heavy-duty composite mats to stabilise the softest zones
- Stage deliveries to match construction sequencing, ensuring constant progress
- Provide onsite support for placement, safety checks and rapid adjustments as ground conditions changed
Legend Hire has delivered SAMSON Mats to numerous large civil, energy and utility projects across Australia. and this experience played a key role in optimising the access strategy.
The Out Come
Zero Machinery Bogging Incidents
The SAMSON Mat system provided stable traction for heavy plant, preventing delays and reducing risk.
Project Delivered on Schedule
Consistent, reliable access meant crews could work without interruption despite wet conditions.
Reduced Environmental Impact
The mats protected the underlying ground, eliminating rutting and significantly reducing the need for post-construction rehabilitation.
Lower Total Access Costs
By removing the need for imported fill, temporary roads or constant rework, the solution reduced both direct costs and lost productivity.
Conclusion
By partnering with Legend Hire and deploying SAMSON Mats, you’ll overcome one of the project’s biggest risks, soft and unstable ground.
The results speak for themselves, safer, faster, and more environmentally responsible delivery of critical infrastructure