Construction Sciences Pty Ltd Laboratory: Wollongong Laboratory

ABN: 74 128 806 735 Phone: 02 4257 4458

Fax: 02 4257 4463
Address: Email: wollongong@constructionsciences.net
Unit 1, 140 Industrial Road
Oak Flats NSW 2529

CONCRETE SAND QUALITY REPORT

Client: Shoalhaven City Marina Pty Ltd Report Number: 10848/R/30895-2

Client Address: 1178 Comerong Island Road, Numbaa Project Number: 10848/P/170

Project: Numbaa Marina Sand Lot Number:

Location: Numbaa Internal Test Request: 10848/T/18635

Supplied To: Southern Cross Water Fronts Client Reference/s: SCM290321

Area Description: Report Date / Page: 15/06/2021 Page 1 of 2

Sample Number 10848/S/84651 Client Sample ID SCM290321

Sampling Method Tested As Received
Date Sampled 29/03/2021
Specification Number Concrete Natural Fine Aggregate AS2758.1
Material Source Numbaa Sand Quarry Material Type Numbaa Marina Sand

Specification Specification Specification

Test Method Sieve Size / Test Result Test Date Result
Minimum Maximum Target [Diff]
AS1141.11.1 Particle Size Distribution (% passing) 01/04/2021
6.7mm 100
4.75mm 100
2.36mm 100
1.18mm 100
0.600mm 98
0.425mm 89
0.300mm 62
0.150mm 8
0.075mm 2
AS1141.24 Sodium Sulphate Soundness 10/05/2021
0.600mm - 0.300mm 1.7
Total Weighted Loss (%) 1.7 6
AS1141.33 Clay and Fine Silt (%) 13/05/2021 4
AS1141.12 Material Finer Than 75µm (%) 01/05/2021 1 5
Lighter than
AS1141.34 Organic Impurities 29/04/2021
standard
AS1141.5 Apparent Particle Density (t/m³) 30/04/2021 2.1 2.64 3.2
Particle Density (Dry) (t/m³) 2.1 2.63 3.2
Particle Density (SSD) (t/m³) 2.1 2.63 3.2
Water Absorption (%) 0.2

Remarks Re-Issued Report Replaces Report No 10848/R/30895-1 (reason: Testing added )., Results apply to the sample/s as received.

Accredited for compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 – Testing

Accreditation Number: 1986

Corporate Site Number: 10848
Approved Signatory: Timothy Mathie
Form ID: I02Rep Rev 1
 Construction Sciences Pty Ltd Laboratory: Wollongong Laboratory
ABN: 74 128 806 735 Phone: 02 4257 4458
Fax: 02 4257 4463
Address: Email: wollongong@constructionsciences.net
Unit 1, 140 Industrial Road
Oak Flats NSW 2529

CONCRETE SAND QUALITY REPORT

Client: Shoalhaven City Marina Pty Ltd Report Number: 10848/R/30895-2

Client Address: 1178 Comerong Island Road, Numbaa Project Number: 10848/P/170

Project: Numbaa Marina Sand Lot Number:

Location: Numbaa Internal Test Request: 10848/T/18635

Supplied To: Southern Cross Water Fronts Client Reference/s: SCM290321

Area Description: Report Date / Page: 15/06/2021 Page 2 of 2

Method / Test Test Details

AS1141.11.1 / Washed State: Washed

AS1141.33 / Test Methodology Used: Standard
AS1141.34 / Colour Assessment Method: Coloured Glass Reference Panel

Remarks Re-Issued Report Replaces Report No 10848/R/30895-1 (reason: Testing added )., Results apply to the sample/s as received.

Accredited for compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 – Testing

Accreditation Number: 1986

Corporate Site Number: 10848
Approved Signatory: Timothy Mathie
Form ID: I02Rep Rev 1
 Construction Sciences Pty Ltd Laboratory: Wollongong Laboratory
ABN: 74 128 806 735 Phone: 02 4257 4458
Fax: 02 4257 4463
Address: Email: wollongong@constructionsciences.net
Unit 1, 140 Industrial Road
Oak Flats NSW 2529

SUGAR IN AGGREGATE REPORT

Client: Shoalhaven City Marina Pty Ltd Report Number: 10848/R/31102-1

Client Address: 1178 Comerong Island Road, Numbaa Project Number: 10848/P/170

Project: Numbaa Marina Sand Lot Number:

Location: Numbaa Internal Test Request: 10848/T/18635

Supplied To: Southern Cross Water Fronts Client Reference/s: SCM290321

Area Description: Report Date / Page: 10/05/2021 Page 1 of 1

Test Procedures: AS1141.35

Sample Number 10848/S/84651 Sample Location
Sampling Method Tested As Received Client Sample ID SCM290321
Date Sampled 29/03/2021
Sampled By Client Sampled
Date Tested 10/05/2021
Material Source Numbaa Sand Quarry Material Type Numbaa Marina Sand

Test Result Sugar Absent

Remarks Results apply to the sample/s as received.

Accredited for compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 – Testing

Accreditation Number: 1986

Corporate Site Number: 10848
Approved Signatory: Timothy Mathie
Form ID: W15Rep Rev 1
 Construction Sciences Pty Ltd Laboratory: Wollongong Laboratory
ABN: 74 128 806 735 Phone: 02 4257 4458
Fax: 02 4257 4463
Address: Email: wollongong@constructionsciences.net
Unit 1, 140 Industrial Road
Oak Flats NSW 2529

METHYLENE BLUE ADSORPTION VALUE REPORT

Client: Shoalhaven City Marina Pty Ltd Report Number: 10848/R/30897-1

Client Address: 1178 Comerong Island Road, Numbaa Project Number: 10848/P/170

Project: Numbaa Marina Sand Lot Number:

Location: Numbaa Internal Test Request: 10848/T/18635

Supplied To: Southern Cross Water Fronts Client Reference/s: SCM290321

Area Description: Report Date / Page: 4/05/2021 Page 1 of 1

Test Procedures: T659, T105

Sample Number 10848/S/84651

ID / Client ID -
Lot Number -
Date / Time Sampled 29/03/2021
Material Source Numbaa Sand Quarry
Material Type Numbaa Marina Sand
Sampling Method Tested As Received
Client Sample ID SCM290321

MBV Inital Titration (mg/g) 2

MBV Duplicate Titration (mg/g) 2
Methylene Blue Value (mg/g) 2

Sample Number
ID / Client ID
Lot Number
Date / Time Sampled
Material Source
Material Type
Sampling Method
Client Sample ID

MBV Inital Titration (mg/g)

MBV Duplicate Titration (mg/g)
Methylene Blue Value (mg/g)

Remarks Results apply to the sample/s as received.

Accredited for compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 – Testing

Accreditation Number: 1986

Corporate Site Number: 10848
Approved Signatory: Timothy Mathie
Form ID: W55Rep Rev 3
 Construction Sciences Pty Ltd Laboratory: Wollongong Laboratory
ABN: 74 128 806 735 Phone: 02 4257 4458
Fax: 02 4257 4463
Address: Email: wollongong@constructionsciences.net
Unit 1, 140 Industrial Road
Oak Flats NSW 2529

BULK DENSITY OF AGGREGATE

Client: Shoalhaven City Marina Pty Ltd Report Number: 10848/R/30899-1

Client Address: 1178 Comerong Island Road, Numbaa Project Number: 10848/P/170

Project: Numbaa Marina Sand Lot Number:

Location: Numbaa Internal Test Request: 10848/T/18635

Supplied To: Southern Cross Water Fronts Client Reference/s: SCM290321

Area Description: Report Date / Page: 4/05/2021 Page 1 of 1

Test Procedures: AS1141.4

Sample Number 10848/S/84651 Sample Location
Sampling Method Tested As Received Client Sample ID SCM290321
Date Sampled 29/03/2021
Sampled By Client Sampled
Date Tested 27/04/2021
Material Source Numbaa Sand Quarry Material Type Numbaa Marina Sand

Test Moisture Condition Dry

Nominal Size (mm) 5.00
Specification Concrete Natural Fine Aggregate AS2758.1
Spec Minimum Result Spec Maximum

Uncompacted Bulk Density (t/m³) 1.40

Compacted Bulk Density (t/m³) 1.2 1.53 -

Remarks Results apply to the sample/s as received.

Accredited for compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 – Testing

Accreditation Number: 1986

Corporate Site Number: 10848
Approved Signatory: Timothy Mathie
Form ID: W30Rep Rev 1
 Construction Sciences Pty Ltd Laboratory: Wollongong Laboratory
ABN: 74 128 806 735 Phone: 02 4257 4458
Fax: 02 4257 4463
Address: Email: wollongong@constructionsciences.net
Unit 1, 140 Industrial Road
Oak Flats NSW 2529

MATERIAL FINER THAN 2µm REPORT

Client: Shoalhaven City Marina Pty Ltd Report Number: 10848/R/31012-1

Client Address: 1178 Comerong Island Road, Numbaa Project Number: 10848/P/170

Project: Numbaa Marina Sand Lot Number:

Location: Numbaa Internal Test Request: 10848/T/18635

Supplied To: Southern Cross Water Fronts Client Reference/s: SCM290321

Area Description: Report Date / Page: 6/05/2021 Page 1 of 1

Test Procedures: AS1141.13

Sample Number 10848/S/84651 Sample Location
Sampling Method Tested As Received Client Sample ID SCM290321
Date Sampled 29/03/2021
Sampled By Client Sampled
Date Tested 03/05/2021
Material Source Numbaa Sand Quarry Material Type Numbaa Marina Sand

Material Finer Than 2 µm (%) 0.1

Remarks Results apply to the sample/s as received.

Accredited for compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 – Testing

Accreditation Number: 1986

Corporate Site Number: 10848
Approved Signatory: Timothy Mathie
Form ID: Rev 1
 Wollongong Laboratory
Report for 1/140 Industrial Rd Oak flats

Potential Alkali-Silica Reactivity of Aggregates Lab Ph: +61242574458

Accelerated Mortar Bar Method

Client: Shoalhaven City Marina Pty Ltd Report No: T18635S846512451
Address: 1178 Comerong Island Road Project No: 10848/P/170
Project: Numbaa Marina Sand Request No: 10848/T/18635

Sample No: 10848/S/84651 Client's ID: SCM290321

Material Description: Sand Material Source: Numbaa Sand Quarry

Cement Type: Port Kembla GP Cement Source: Cement Australia Port Kembla

Material Sampling Method: Tested As Received Date / Time Sampled: 29/03/2021

Test Method: AS 1141.60.1

Expansion (%)
Test Date Age (Days) Average
Bar 1 Bar 2 Bar 3
01/05/21 1 0.005 -0.000 -0.000 0.000
03/05/21 3 0.015 0.015 0.010 0.010
07/05/21 7 0.035 0.025 0.030 0.030
10/05/21 10 0.050 0.045 0.040 0.050
14/05/21 14 0.075 0.070 0.075 0.070
21/05/21 21 0.105 0.100 0.100 0.100

0.12
Expansion V's Age

0.10

0.08
Expansion (%)

0.06

0.04

0.02

0.00
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
Age (Days)
-
- -
- - -

Aggregate Reactivity Classification:- Non-Reactive

Remarks: Results apply to sample(s) as received.

Accrediation Number: 10848

Corporate Site Number: 1986
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Name: Timothy Mathie
Accredited for compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 - Testing Function: Authorised Signatory
WORLD RECOGNISED Date: 24-May-21
ACCREDITATION
Form No: LSF-184 Issue Date: 6/04/2021 Page 1 of 1
 Wollongong Laboratory
Report for Unit 1, 140 Industrial Road, Oak Flats, NSW, 2529
Light Particles Phone: 02 4257 4458
Email/Fax: wollongong@constructionsciences.net
Client: Shoalhaven City Marina Pty Ltd Report No: T18635S846511555
Address: 1178 Comerong Island Road Numbaa NSW 2541 Project No: 10848/P/170
Request No: 10848/T/18635
Project: Numbaa Marina Sand
Sample No: 10848/S/84651
Client Request Ref: SCM290321
Client Reference: Area Description:
Component: Location: Client Sample ID SCM290321
Sample Source: Numbaa Sand Quarry
Sample Description: Numbaa Marina Sand
Sampling Method: Tested As Received
Sampled By: Client Sampled Date Sampled: 29/03/21
Tested By: Kerem Kilinc Date Tested: 12/05/21
Test Method: AS 1141.31

Sample Nominal Size: (mm) 7

Light Particles: 0 (% by Mass)

Remarks: Results Apply to the Sample(s) as Received

Corporate Site Number: 10848 Signature

Accreditation Number: 1986

Accredited for Compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 - Testing. Name: Timothy Mathie
WORLD RECOGNISED Function: Authorised Signatory
ACCREDITATION Date: 12-May-21
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 Wollongong Laboratory
Report for Unit 1, 140 Industrial Road, Oak Flats, NSW, 2529
Chloride & Sulfate in Hardened Concrete & Aggregate Phone: 02 4257 4458
(Nitric acid extraction method)
Email/Fax: wollongong@constructionsciences.net

Client: Shoalhaven City Marina Pty Ltd Report No: T18635S846512247

Address: 1178 Comerong Island Road Numbaa NSW 2541 Project No: 10848/P/170

Request No: 10848/T/18635

Project: Numbaa Marina Sand
Sample No: 10848/S/84651

Client Request Ref: SCM290321

Client Reference: Area Description:

Component: Location: Client Sample ID SCM290321

Sample Source: Numbaa Sand Quarry

Sample Description: Numbaa Marina Sand

Sampling Method: Tested As Received

Sampled By: Client Sampled Date Sampled: 29/03/21

Tested By: Corey Power Date Tested: 15/04/21

Test Method: AS 1012.20.1

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Quantative Tests:
Chloride Content: (% mass) Sulfate Content: (% SOᶟ Mass)
0.037 0.01
Determination Method:- Volhard titration Determination Method:- Gravimetric Method:
Remarks: Results Apply to the Sample(s) as Received

Corporate Site Number: 10848 Signature

Accreditation Number: 1986

Accredited for Compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 - Testing. Name: Timothy Mathie
WORLD RECOGNISED Function: Authorised Signatory
ACCREDITATION Date: 22-Apr-21
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Our Ref M31685 P21-2050

Contact Trudie Bradbury Cardno (Qld) Pty Ltd

ABN 57 051 074 992

14 June 2021
71 Connors Road
Southern Cross Waterfronts Mackay QLD 4740
1178 Comerong Island Road Australia
Numbaa, NSW 2541

Phone: 61 7 4952 5255

Attention: Tim Mathie Fax: 61 7 4952 5455

Dear Tim, www.cardno.com.au

PETROGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF FINE AGGREGATE – NUMBAA MARINA SAND.

SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION
CLIENT Southern Cross Waterfronts
SAMPLE DESCRIPTION Sand
PROJECT NAME SCM290321
SOURCE Supplied
SAMPLE REFERENCE 10848/S/84651
DATE SAMPLED 29/03/2021
SAMPLED BY Client

SUMMARY
One sample was submitted for petrographic analysis to determine suitability for use as concrete sand, and to
petrographically assess the potential for alkali-silica reactivity.
The sample was assessed with reference to the following standards (NATA accredited):
• AS 1141.65-2008: Alkali aggregate reactivity – Qualitative petrological screening for potential alkali-
silica reaction;
• ASTM C295. Standard Guide for Petrographic Examination of Aggregates for Concrete
The following procedures are also referenced (non-NATA accredited)
• AS1726: Geotechnical Site Investigation;
• HB79-2015 Alkali Aggregate Reaction – Guidelines on Minimising the Risk of Damage to Concrete
Structures in Australia.

The mineralogy present in the thin section and the hand specimen indicates that the sample should be classed
as a natural, well sorted, quartz and lithic-rich sand.

Based on the guidance given by the referenced documentation and the assessment undertaken by a
qualified and experienced petrographer, the sample is considered to be:
• Substantial potential for alkali-silica reactivity;
• Free from asbestiform minerals;
• Fresh with reference to AS1726;
• Durable; and
• Petrographically suitable for use as a concrete aggregate.
The sample as inspected is therefore deemed petrographically suitable for use as fine concrete aggregate
providing the durability and other inherent properties are assessed by mechanical and / or chemical testing.

SPECIMEN DESCRIPTION
The sample comprises approximately 1.5kg of free-flowing pale grey, relatively fine sand. The sample is well
sorted, with the majority of the sample only marginally visible to the naked eye, though there is a small amount
of coarser grains. Under magnification with a 10x loupe the sand was found to comprise mainly of subangular
grains with the largest component being sands around 1mm in size.
The clasts appear to be mainly fine grained quartz with lithics, with quartz being more abundant overall; a few
white feldspars and black amphiboles were present. Under 10x magnification the grains show little evidence
of staining. There does not appear to be any significant secondary coating developed on the clasts. Shells
were present in small amounts overall.

Representative sample of sand as delivered. Sample under 40x magnification.

A sub-sample was mixed with water. A grey turbidity resulted which settled within 1 minute. The water was left
with a very pale brown colouration indicative of small amounts of clay, this took around 8 hours to settle.

A further sub-sample was graded by Construction Sciences using sieve sizes with reference to AS1141.11.1:
100% of the sample passed the 1.18mm sieve, with 2% passing the 0.075mm grading. The majority of the
sample (90%) fell between the 1.18mm and 0.150mm sieve sizes.
Examination of the sand under 10x magnification indicates that the majority of oxides and quartz cannot be
crushed under finger pressure. There are shells present which may prove weaker.
A minor amount of organics are present which will likely be removed by processing. No other foreign materials
were observed in the sample

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PETROLOGICAL DESCRIPTION
A thin section was prepared of a representative sample of sand for examination in transmitted light through a
polarizing microscope. 100 random clasts were examined.
The sample comprises a natural, fine to medium sand with a roughly equal proportion of quartz and lithic
fragments with some shelly detritus also present.
The sample is fairly well sorted, with the grains ranging in size from fine sand to medium sand. The grains are
mainly angular to subrounded, with a small amount being rounded; there is no real correlation between size,
shape and composition within the grains.
There is a roughly equal amount of monomineralic quartz and lithic clasts, though few single mineral grains of
compositions other than quartz are present: other monominerals in the sample are largely limited to amphibole
– likely derived from the source area of the lithic material, and occasional feldspars and epidote.
A large amount of lithic fragments are present; for the most part these appear to be quartzo-feldspathic
fragments, likely derived from recrystallised sandstones and siltstones. Quartzitic fragments are also found
often with flattening and straining of the component grains indicating pressure during lithification. Some very
fine grained rock fragments are included which may be recrystallised acid rock.
A small proportion of shells and corraline debris are also found within the sample.
There are overall comparatively few secondary minerals – sericite is seen mainly as a dusty discolouration in
the feldspars present in the lithic fragments, though occasionally it has developed into recognisable flakes.
The lithic clasts occasionally show high degrees of staining and the development of secondary oxides but the
clasts do not appear to be breaking down unduly because of this.
Secondary rims of fine iron oxides is rarely seen around the grains – these tend to be partial; complete rims
are generally not seen. Occasional free grains of haematite are also present.
Straining is seen fairly often in the sample – mild to moderate amounts are common, with severe straining
seen with deformation of the crystal matrix also common, particularly in the quartz lithics which show
consistently higher degree of straining.

Sample is made up of of lithic fragments and monominerals, Same view in cross polarised light. Quartz grains show
mainly quartz. Some iron oxide discolouration present. Shells variable amounts of straining. Sericite present in lithics but
also seen in sample, 100x magnification little alteration overall. XPL, 100x magnification

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POINT COUNT
A point count of 100 points was undertaken with reference to AS 1141.26-2008. Methods for sampling and
testing aggregates. The results of the point count are tabulated below:

Minerals Count number, %

Quartz, unstrained 45
Quartz, moderately strained 29
Fine recrystallised quartzo-feldspathic lithics 11
Feldspar 6
Iron oxide 3
Amphibole 3
Shell 2
Sericite / white mica 2
Epidote 2
Mineral Count 100

An assessment on the percentage of minerals likely to be non-durable is given (based on the point count
results).

Soft, Weak or Non-Durable Minerals Count number, %

Sericite / white mica 2
Shells 2
Mineral Count 4

44% of the clasts comprised monomineralic quartz, with 12% being monominerals of other compositions. 29%
were quartz lithics, 13% were lithics of other rock types and the remaining 2% were shells

ALKALI-SILICA / ALKALI CARBONATE REACTIVITY POTENTIAL (ASR / ACR)

The sample contains a significant amount of quartz, with a major amount (defined as greater than 20% by
AS1141.65) of moderately strained quartz. The sample is therefore interpreted as having SUBSTANTIAL
POTENTIAL FOR ALKALI SILICA REACTIVITY.

No carbonates were observed in the specimen, the sample is therefore assessed as being INNOCUOUS IN
RELATION TO ALKALI CARBONATE REACTIVITY.

FREE SILICA CONTENT

The free silica content (total free quartz and quartz within aggregates) is estimated at around 74%.

ASBESTOS MINERALS
Asbestos can be defined on the basis of two critera, both of which must be met simultaneously: that is, a
defined asbestos mineral and the presence of that mineral in an asbestiform habit. Based on the observable
minerals in the thin section, the sample is considered FREE FROM ASBESTOS MINERALS.

WEATHERING
Little weathering was observed in the quartz-rich parts of the specimen, but the lithic fragments appear to
have a certain degree of mineral replacement. With reference to AS1726 -2017, Table 20, generally the
sand shows little decomposition and can be considered FRESH.

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DURABILITY
The sample is almost mainly comprised of interlocked, durable minerals, and the majority of non-durable
minerals are locked within a crystalline framework and do not form planes of weakness. There are a number
of sericite flakes within the sample, though these are largely confined within stronger clasts and are unlikely
to adversely affect the strength of the sample. Overall the composite grains appear to be robust, though the
shelly and coralline debris may break down with processing.
As the overall percentage that may be affected by this process appears to be limited, overall the aggregate
specimen is assessed petrologically as having the durability for concrete aggregate, subject to adequate
performance in the physical durability tests.

LIMITATIONS
The analysis is based on a single sample and thin section taken from that sample, it may not be representative
of the sample mass as a whole and inspection of the source should be undertaken to further qualify the
suitability of the aggregate for the intended use. Comments are general and may be superseded by material
specification. If a specification exists further advice may be sought from a mineralogist to ensure compatibility.

Yours faithfully

Trudie Bradbury (analyst) Andrew Williams (reviewer)

BSc(hons) MSc MMinRes FGS BSc(hons) MEnvMgmt FGS CGeol
Principal Engineering Geologist Senior Principal Engineering Geologist
for Cardno for Cardno
Trudie.Bradbury@cardno.com.au Andy.Williams@cardno.com.au

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