What’s new with Tokara?

Our custom-built telematics platform designed specifically for the Australian construction industry is constantly evolving to deliver customers greater functionality, increased visibility of their assets and better support than ever before. Tokara enables Aptella technicians to login remotely to any Topcon machine control system or survey tablet to diagnose technical problems, update software and train the operator in a real-world environment. In most cases this eliminates the need for a technician to visit the site, greatly reducing wait times, saving money and keeping your equipment in optimal running condition. Tokara also gives project managers and surveyors the ability to remotely transfer design files to site assets without having to visit them in person, view what machines and assets are

Grading made easy

Statewide earthworks using topcon lps

State-Wide Earthworks is achieving fine tolerance results with an EasyGrade grader attachment and total station machine control technology. Specialising in design, civil contracts, vegetation control, earthworks, traffic control, demolition, plant hire and heavy haulage, State-Wide Earthworks is a Tasmanian company that caters for clients throughout the state. The company’s earthworks division offers road construction and reconstruction, stormwater upgrades, council work and general earthworks services and has recently invested in the latest survey and machine control technology to save time, increase accuracy and improve productivity. Installed on an EasyGrade grader attachment for the company’s CAT 259D skid steer, State-Wide Earthworks uses Topcon LPS machine control technology to achieve 10-15mm accuracy. “We find the EasyGrade setup is ideal for the

Increasing landfill efficiency through technology

Dulverton landfill using Carlson

Tasmania’s Dulverton Landfill has taken advantage of the latest compactor technology to optimise its operations, reduce leachate and maximise waste compaction. Managing roughly 60,000 to 70,000 tonnes of waste per year, Dulverton is certainly not one of the largest landfills. Based in Tasmania’s North West, Dulverton is the state’s largest composting facility, processing around 30,000 tonnes of organic waste per year. It’s a relatively small operation compared to its interstate counterparts, but one which follows prudent environmental management. Mat Greskie, Dulverton Landfill CEO, says its landfill operation undergoes rigorous environmental testing. Mat explains that every aspect of the company’s landfill operation is aimed at optimising airspace – which helps extends the life of the landfill and reduces the

Paving technology to the tip of Cape York

Koppens Developments | Aptella

Koppens Developments upgrades 22-kilometres of dirt road as part of 200 million dollar Peninsula Development Road project to benefit Indigenous and non-indigenous communities at the northernmost tip of Australia. With Federal and State Government funding to the tune of $260.5 million, Queensland’s Cape York Regional Package aims to provide local communities greater employment and development opportunities, along with better infrastructure, freight and tourist access and reduced maintenance costs. The Package consists of a $200 million investment to seal the Peninsula Development Road (PDR), a further $10 million to seal the Endeavour Valley Road through to Hope Vale and $50.5 million for community infrastructure works. Awarded the 22-kilometre Coen South stretch of the PDR project, Koppen Developments is a