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Construction of Earthworks
  • Publication no: ATS-2130-26
  • Published: 4 November 2026
  • Edition: 1.0

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 2130 sets out the requirements for the construction of Earthworks for road infrastructure.

This technical specification is also available as a Word document.

  • 1. Scope
  • 2. Referenced Documents
  • 3. Definitions
  • 4. Quality System Requirements
  • 5. General
  • 6. Management of Earthworks Materials
  • 7. Borrow Operations
  • 8. Stockpile Areas
  • 9. Spoil Material
  • 10. Clearing and Grubbing
  • 11. Topsoil
  • 12. Unsuitable Material
  • 13. Problematic Soils
  • 14. Contaminated Materials
  • 15. Classification of Materials
  • 16. Assessment and Treatment of the Existing Ground
  • 17. Excavation
  • 18. Blasting
  • 19. Embankment Construction
  • 20. Placement of Earth Fill
  • 21. Placement of Rock Fill
  • 22. Conformity – General
  • 23. Deflection Testing
  • 24. Conformity – Geometrics
  • 25. Completion
  • Annexure A Summary of Hold Points, Witness Points and Records
  • Annexure B Typical Nomenclature for Embankments and Cuttings
  • Annexure C Terracing and Shallow Embankment Requirements
  • Annexure D Cut/Fill Transition Zone Requirements
  • Amendment Record
  • Attachment A Contract Specific Requirements
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