EARTHWORKS

1.0 INTRODUCTION
This method statement introduces the proposed activities to be undertaken and acts as a general
methodology for earthworks activity in site. This has been prepared to identify the work stages
and the construction methodology for ensuring the works are carried out in compliance with
contract requirements.

2.0 OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this document is to outline the process for the site clearance. It also outlines the
materials used, machinery and equipment involved for ensuring the works are carried out safely
and in compliance with contract requirement.

3.0 SCOPE

The methodology will involve the topsoil stripping and grading, prior to the initiation of the
earthworks and structural works within the boundary of the construction site.

4.0 METHODOLOGY

4.2 Survey and Setting Out

A licensed surveyor approved by the Client will be engaged for setting out the works.
Reference points and TBM will be set up for ease of referencing along the whole of the
temporary road alignment.

4.3 Site Clearing

The surveyor will set out the center line of the temporary road alignment at an interval of 25m
and the distance of the site clearing will be measured from the center line to the limit of the
clearing at both sides of the center line. After completing of the setting out, bulldozer and
hydraulic excavator will carry out the site clearing by felling the trees and cutting them into
lengths suitable for transportation. All the shrubs, roots and vegetation will be heaped
together to be removed from the site.
4.4 Stripping of top soil

The top layer of approximately 150 mm will be stripped and heaped together by bulldozer for
disposal or stockpile for later use. Any unsuitable top soil or surplus will be removed from the
site by dump truck

4.5 Bulk excavation / Cut excavation

After the completion of the top soil, the surveyor will set up batter pegs indicating the extent
of the cut. The hydraulic excavator will carry out the bulk excavation and load the excavated
materials onto dump truck to be transported to areas of fill.

The excavation of cutting shall be carried out using the machinery mentioned in earlier
section. All cuttings shall be in accordance with the drawings and to the slopes, levels, depths,
widths and heights shown therein.

4.6 Embankment / Backfilling

Prior to the construction of embankment, selected suitable materials will be used for the
construction of the embankment. The selected materials will be spread evenly by bulldozer
into layers and compacted as soon as practicable after disposition by vibrating compactor as in
accordance to specification until it reached the specified compacted density. The embankment
shall be built up evenly over the full width and shall be maintained at all times with a sufficient
camber and a surface sufficiently even to enable water to drain readily therefrom. Damage to
compacted layers by constructional traffics shall be controlled by directing constructional
traffic uniformly over their full width. Embankment shall be constructed to a sufficient width
to permit adequate compaction at the edges before trimming back. Bulldozer will be used to
spread and level lose earth deposited before being compacted with a vibratory roller.

In the course of earth filling and compaction, the moisture content of the earth fill shall be
controlled or processed by suitable means to achieve the required density.

4.7 Removal of Unsuitable Materials

Upon the instruction of the Owner to remove the unsuitable materials, a joint survey with the
Owner representative will be carried out to determine the levels or depth of excavation.
Hydraulic excavator will be used to excavate the unsuitable materials and load onto the trucks
for disposal off-site. After the unsuitable materials have been removed, suitable excavated
materials will be brought in to replace the unsuitable materials to the required level.