We installed erosion protection products like our Coir Rolls and Rock Rolls at this site where a pipeline was exposed in the river bed
Salix were brought in as specialist contractors to help deal with an exposed pipeline in a river near Johnstown, Carmarthen.
Two trees growing on the river bank had dramatically narrowed the river, impacting the flow and created a large scour pool directly over the pipeline.
Salix went on site and did a full geomorphological and ecological survey of the site and recommended the site was dewatered whilst the pipeline was moved to a more stable channel crossing point.
Salix’s Rock Rolls, erosion control coir matting and pre-planted Coir Rolls were used to ensure the riverbanks were protected from erosion.
Products Used
Coir Rolls
Coir Rolls are an organic living revetment that provide erosion control and rapid vegetation establishment. Salix have developed a range of specific species mixes for use in all types of water bodies.
Bionet C125BN
Bionet biodegradable erosion control blankets are designed to provide immediate erosion protection and vegetation establishment assistance, then degrade after the root and stem systems of the vegetation are mature enough to permanently stabilise the underlying soil.
Pre-filled Rock Roll
Rock Rolls are a robust and permanent revetment for use around reservoirs, shorelines, lake edges, streams and river banks. They are cost-effective revetments that are suitable alternatives to rock rip rap and gabions in many scour applications.
Native Plants
Salix are the UK’s largest grower of native wetland and wildflowering plants in the UK – perfect for use in green infrastructure, peatland restoration, wetland restoration and creation and other habitat projects In response to demand for a wider range of species for specific habitat types we have developed a range of plug grown species for three key habitats: Salt marsh, Sand dunes & Moorlands. Wetland Plants Salt Marsh Moorlands Sand Dunes Salix are the largest grower of native wetland plants in the UK. Salix wetland nurseries have been designed and built specifically for commercially growing native wetland plants for supply
Details
Client: Utilities Company
Location: Carmarthenshire
Canals & Lowland Rivers, Rivers & Water Courses
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