Compact Conveyor Hire Case Study
Basement Excavation in Prahran – VIC
- Location: Prahran, VIC
- Client: Heritage Build Co
The basement project progressed smoothly and reached completion on schedule. The conveyor system played a direct role in keeping the site productive — removing the manual handling bottleneck that typically slows basement digs in tight-access Melbourne properties.
The crew maintained a safe working environment throughout, with material moving efficiently from below ground to street level without the risks associated with manual carting on confined sites. For compact equipment hire in Melbourne, Altrax has the fleet and the expertise to keep your project moving — whatever the access conditions.
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THE CHALLENGE
Built For Tight
Access Challenges
Basement construction in inner-Melbourne suburbs like Prahran comes with a familiar set of problems: narrow block access, neighbouring properties on both sides, and no room for large plant or bulk haulage equipment on site.
For this project, the crew needed to excavate and remove significant volumes of spoil from a tight-access residential site — efficiently, safely, and without disrupting the surrounding area. Manual handling at that volume was not practical, and a larger machine could not fit the space.
THE SOLUTION
Excavation Built For
Confined Spaces
- Compact footprint suited to narrow Prahran streetscapes and tight side access
- Reduced manual handling for the crew working below ground
- Continuous material flow kept excavation moving without delays
- Low disruption to neighbouring properties and the surrounding area
- No large crane or haulage equipment required on site
The team brought in an Altrax compact conveyor system to handle material movement from the excavation zone to the street-level skip or truck.
Designed specifically for restricted-access environments, the conveyor allowed continuous spoil removal with a small footprint and minimal setup time. Material moved quickly and consistently throughout the working day, keeping excavation progressing without bottlenecks.
PROCESS
From Tight Access To Fast Excavation
SITE ACCESS
Machine transported through 900mm side passage.
BASEMENT POSITIONING
Compact dimensions allowed safe manoeuvring inside low-clearance basement.
PRECISION EXCAVATION
Underpinning pits excavated accurately to engineer specifications.
PROJECT COMPLETION
All 14 pits completed efficiently with reduced labour requirements.
CLIENT FEEDBACK
Trusted Support From Start To Finish
The crew maintained a safe working environment throughout, with material moving efficiently from below ground to street level without the risks associated with manual carting on confined sites. For compact equipment hire in Melbourne, Altrax has the fleet and the expertise to keep your project moving — whatever the access conditions.
— Residential Contractor, Victoria
EQUIPMENT USED
Altrax Compact Conveyor
Conveyor
Small footprint. Exceptional capability. Designed specifically for restricted-access excavation and confined construction environments.
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