PROJECT:
To repair a dam spillway that was eroding after every rain event.
LOCATION:
Harpers Creek Road CONONDALE QLD 4552
PROJECT STATS:
- 57 square metres
- 2 rolls – 2.4m wide x 12m mat
- Underlay geotextile was Non-woven underlay
- 1 x 5 ton excavator with bucket
- 1 operator and 1 labourer
- 5 hours start to finish
OUR REF: ACM 0143
PROJECT OVERVIEW
This dam spillway was continuously getting worn away after every rain event. The property owner required flows to be controlled and spillways constructed in a way that would protect the spillway from further erosion and also prevent it from future erosion. He also needed good access so he could mow with his slasher in the future without damaging the dam edges.
WORKS UNDERTAKEN
- Excavator was used to clear and prepare and reshape the spillway
- The cleared area was seeded for grass to grow under the mat
- Spillway was then seeded
- Concrete Erosion rolls were placed into position and unrolled across the cleared areas
- The flexible nature of the mats ensured that it easily contoured to the curves of the spillway
- The bucket of the excavator simply pulled the mat to straighten and into position
- irrigated to establish the grass that would help to stabilise the site
RESULTS & BENEFITS:
- Reduced flow speed and therefore potential erosion of the water as it flowed across the concrete mat
- The mat and seeded area was irrigated to establish the grass
- Spillway was stabilised and able to be easily and safely mowed
- Sediment loss was reduced
- Very efficient with time and resources
- The works were completed swiftly, with minimal labour and effort
- Once laid the mats start working straight away
TIME:
- 6 weeks after installation grass had grown through and covered the mat.
GALLERY OF WORKS
INDUSTRY SECTORS
RURAL
Rural, Agricultural & Private Projects
RURAL – AGRICULTURAL – GRAZIERS – PASTORAL – ORCHARDS – IRRIGATION
PUBLIC WORKS
Local Councils, Municipal & Public Works
PUBLIC WORKS – REGIONAL GOVERNMENT – LOCAL COUNCILS – CIVIC – MUNICIPAL
CIVIL
Construction, Roads, Bridges, Mining & Energy
CIVIL – ROADS – AVIATION – RAIL – MINES – CONSTRUCTION
ENVIRONMENTAL
Environmental and Rehabilitation Projects
ENVIRONMENTAL – REGENERATION – REHABILITATION – SUSTAINABLE