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RETAINING WALLS |
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Gabion Wall - Earthquake Performance of Gabion Wall, Vanuatu - (316Kb, PDF)
In January 2002, the largest earthquake recorded in the vacinity of Port Vila, Vanuatu resulted in a number of large landslips and damage to buildings. One of the landslips occurred some 500m from a Maccaferri gabion wall supporting a gas storage works. |
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Segmental Block Wall - Johnsonville Railway Car Park , Wellington - (159Kb, PDF)
Segmental retaining wall incorporating geogrid to support a car park area adjacent to a railway station. |
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Stopbank Protection - Clive River, Hawkes Bay - (265Kb, PDF)
Maccaferri Galfan + PVC coated gabions and Reno mattresses were chosen as the most environmentally friendly and cost effective option.
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REINFORCED SOIL |
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Green Terramesh Structure - Eureka Bend Slope Reinstatement, SH60, Takaka Hill, Golden Bay - (447Kb, PDF)
Located in the Tasman region, SH60 over Takaka Hill, is famous for its steep mountainous terrain. The occurrence of a major slip near the Eureka Bend in November 2006 resulted in the closure of only access road to Golden Bay. Maccaferri NZ was contacted to assist with the initial concept of reinstating the road. Together with the consulting engineer - GHD Ltd, Maccaferri developed a solution incorporating the Green Terramesh system. |
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Reinforced Wall - Hirini Rd/Port Rd Logging Storage Underpass, Gisborne - (144Kb, PDF)
A new timber mill was built near Gisborne in 2009, as the storage requirements at the Port of Gisborne were being under utilised with the existing layout. This required a total redesign of the log storage yard; Tensar RE was chosen as the harsh coastal environment combined with high logging activity and requirement for steep sided slopes suited a wrap around solution of Tensar RE geogrids that could be vegetated. |
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Green Terramesh Structure - Bryants Bridge Dropout Repair SH57, Palmerston North - (158Kb, PDF)
A major weather event occurred in November 2006 causing damage to the northern end of Byrants bridge. An urgent engineering solution was required to prevent total loss of the road. The solution for this site had to be cost effective, quick and easy to construct and having a proven history of performance, Green Terramesh was chosen as it met these criteria. |
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Retaining and Reinforced Soil Systems - Kawakawa Bay Landslide, Manukau City - (332Kb, PDF)
In July 2008 high intensity rainfall events triggered landslips across the North Island. One such slip occurred at Kawakawa Bay in early August 2008. Remedial works were put into place. |
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Green Terramesh Structure - Green Terramesh Structure at Speights Garden, Queenstown - (154Kb, PDF)
Various retaining wall systems were considered including conventional concrete retaining walls. The Green Terramesh structure was selected due to it having a lower environmental impact and a higher degree of flexibility in design than conventional retaining walls for this region in New Zealand. |
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Green Terramesh Bridge Abutment - SH4 Realignment, Okura - (194Kb, PDF)
Two Abutment walls needed to be constructed to protect piers and support the embankment fills behind the bridge abutment forming the new realignment for SH4. |
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Gabions, Tensar Geogrids - Bridge 60A Rail Line Extension, Swanson, Auckland - (338Kb, PDF)
A steeper reinforced soil embankment was chosen to solve the problem of space as well as having the ability to support the heavy loads expected during placement of the bridge elements.
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Reinforced Slopes - Morning Star Subdivision, Queenstown - (176Kb, PDF)
The subdivision is near a famous Shotover River tourist sit in Queenstown, which necessitated the selection of a vegetated system that could blend in with the surrounding environment, Green Terramesh was chosen. |
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Reinforced Soil Slope - Russell Road Slip Repair, Whangarei - (170Kb, PDF)
A 1 in 150 year storm hit Northland in late March 2007, with the resulting heavy rain causing a very large slip on Russell Rd. |
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Geogrids & Biomac - Westgate Reinforced Slope, West Auckland - (613Kb, PDF)
Geogrids were used to reinforce a 1:1 slope up to a height of 6m. The slope was designed to provide a level platform for a new Placemakers store in Westgate. |
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Geogrid Slope Repair - Slope Protection, North Island - (174Kb, PDF)
10 years of performance for a geogrid reinforced slope showing a well vegetated solution in the Manawatu region using geogrids. |
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Green Terramesh - Slip Repair, Nelson - (195Kb, PDF)
Slip repair along the main access route to a popular holiday destination using Green Terramesh and geogrid reinforcement. |
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HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES |
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Slope Weir - Reid Line Spillway, Manawatu - (277Kb, PDF)
Horizons Regional Council identified an urgent need for further improvement works to the Lower Manawatu Scheme including a major upgrade of the Reid Line Spillway to form the 100 year flood protection of Feilding.
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PAVEMENT REINFORCEMENT |
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Megaflo & Bidim - Waipawa Log Yard, Waipawa, Central Hawkes Bay - (143Kb, PDF)
The Waipawa site was formerly an unused logging yard having been decommisioned many years ago. Maccaferri was approached to suggest a solution to the problem of developing a hardstand area capable of supporting heavy logging trucks over soft wet ground. |
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Tensar TriAx - State Highway 20 Manukau Harbour Crossing, Mangere Bridge, Manukau City - (143Kb, PDF)
The original solution was to build another complex staging system of platforms to support the associated plant and machinery required to construct the bridge piers. The alternative solution and one adopted was to construct a temporary land reclamation over the soft marine sediments through the use of bidim A29 geotextile and Tensar TriAx 170 pavement geogrid. |
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Tensar SS & Tensar TriAx Geogrids - Pavement Reinforcement, Universal Drive Extension Stage 1 & 2, Henderson, Waitakere City - (269 Kb, PDF)
Tensar SS and Tensar TriAx geogrids are the solution for Universal Drive. |
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Geoweb - Root Protection and Walkway Trials, Department of Conservation, Bay of Islands, Northland - (202Kb,PDF)
The Department of Conservation was looking for solutions to protect Kauri tree roots and prevent the spread of the phytophthora that attacks Kauri, where spores are spread by roots and water through damage to vulnerable roots. Geoweb cellular confinement system for permeable pavements was one of the products trialled for this application.
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Pavement Reinforcement - Port of Gisborne Log Yard, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay - (152Kb, PDF)
Application of subbase reinforcement to support heavy wheel loads in a Port. |
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Pavements - Vivian St Pavement Trial, New Plymouth - (126Kb, PDF)
Trial using Sealmac PF1 showing good performance in reducing flushing when compared to other treatments. |
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Pavement Reinforcement - Pukekohe MegaCentre, Pukekohe, Auckland - (213Kb, PDF)
An asphalt-surfaced carpark and truck access lane was required to be constructed over swamp land. This area contained tree root vegetation in saturated peat.
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Geotextiles & Geogrids - Hau Nui Windfarm, Martinborough - (136Kb, PDF)
Wind farms lessen the need for fossil fuel generated electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and supporting NZ's committment to the Kyoto Protocol. |
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ROCKFALL PROTECTION |
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Rockfall Protection - Galmac PVC Rockfall Netting, Dobbs Bluff, Oio Rd, Taumarunui - (215Kb, PDF)
Rockfall protection works for this site have been considered for more than 20 years. Various protection schemes had been put forward. After reviewing previous proposals, a Galmac PVC coated rockfall netting drapery system was chosen.
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Rockfall Protection - PVC Coated Rockfall Netting, Waihi Hill, Turangi - (369Kb, PDF)
On February 2007, a slip occurred on a cut slope adjacent to a road near Waihi Hill after an exhausted period of wet weather. Maccaferri suggested a passive measure using a drapery system consisting of Maccaferri Woven Double Twist Rockfall Netting.
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STRUCTURAL CONCRETE |
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Wirand Flooring Application - Hamer St SFRC Slab, Auckland - (114Kb, PDF)
Wirand FF1 Steel Fibre was chosen for the project due to the good balance between fibre performance and ease of fibre dispersement and dosage.
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Wirand Fibre Precast Segment - Hobson Bay Sewer Tunnel, Hobson Bay, Auckland - (395Kb, PDF)
To meet the future requirements of Auckland and to virtually eliminate overflows into Hobson Bay a tunnel of three kilometres in length with an internal diameter of 3.70m was proposed.
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EROSION & REVEGETATION |
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GrassProtecta - Grass Reinforcement for Parks & Reserves, Waitangi Park, Wellington City - (134KB, PDF)
GrassProtecta is trialled at Waitangi Park in Wellington as a solution to the damage to grass in high traffic areas. |
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Grass vs Concrete - GrassProtecta as an Alternative for Grassed Pathway, Manukau - (229KB, PDF)
GrassProtecta is the perfect alternative to impermeable paved surfaces offering grass traffic routes or driveways where natural finish is preferred or where cost savings are being considered. |
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Retaining Walls, Pavement Reinforcement, Erosion Control, Reinforced Soil, Masterton - (145Kb, PDF)
Riversdale is a new constal subdivision located 45 minutes east of Masterton, right beside the sea. Maccaferri were able to offer numerous products for this subdivision. |
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Erosion Protection - School Stream Enkamat Protection, Havelock North, Hawkes Bay - (398Kb, PDF)
Peak rainfall was causing flooding and erosion due to the meandering nature and width of the stream. Enkamat was chosen as the lining for the stream.
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Erosion Control - Slope Protection - Wakeman Rd, Taupo - (148Kb, PDF)
Geoweb was considered the most effective solution to provide erosion protection on a steep slope from scour, while at the same time providing a layer of top soil on the slope to encourage and aid the reestablishment of native vegetation. |
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Erosion Control - Pan Pac Channel Lining, Hawkes Bay - (152Kb, PDF)
Use of Enkamat to reinforce an overflow channel in the Hawkes Bay. |
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Erosion Control & Out Fall Structure - Rosedale Landfill, North Shore City, Auckland - (112Kb, PDF)
A system of grassed spillways to a gabion outlet feeding into a silt pond was constructed using a combination of Enkamat, Biomac and Gabions.
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Erosion Protection - Karapiro Erosion Protection, SH1 Karapiro, NI - (139Kb, PDF)
A solution to the problem of steep erodible pumice slopes along a State Highway was achieved through the combined use of Maccaferri Rockfall netting and Enkamat 7018. |
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COASTAL PROTECTION |
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ElcoRock Containers - Coastal Erosion Protection Groyne - Waihi Beach - (396Kb, PDF)
ElcoRock was chosen as the best solution as it was seen as a "soft engineering option - environmentally and user friendly while being extremely robust to withstand the harsh abrasive conditions found in a coastal environment. |
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Elcomax - Coastal Erosion Protection, Urenui Sea Wall, New Plymouth - (136Kb, PDF)
ElcoMax 900R was selected for its high survivability properties to prevent erosion of the soft sands below the stone armour and to resist the high stresses during rock placement. |
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ElcoRock - Coastal Protection, Erosion Protection for Dune Rehabilitation, Papamoa Beach, Mt Maunganui - (282Kb, PDF)
The recently installed structure at the Harrisons's Cut, Papamoa just south of Mt Maunganui utilised the specialist high abrasion and vandal resistant composite ELCOROCK containers.
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CONTAINMENT & DEWATERING SYSTEMS |
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Waste Management Services - Whitford Landfill Cells 10A & 10B- Manukau City, Auckland - (127KB, PDF)
The site sought to conserve its natural materials (clays) and to shorten construction times by the use of HDPE and ElcoSeal Geosynthetic Clay Liner in the lining system. |
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Geotube® Containers Offer Innovative Solution for Disposal of Coal Mine Slurry Waste, Canada - (1258Kb, PDF)
Tencate works with Canadian community to address local septage needs. Tencate helps North River Mine continue processing coal by utilising first ever large scale Geobag disposal method. |
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Geotube® Dewatering Technology Provides the Perfect Solution For Waste Water Treatment, Canada - (616Kb, PDF)
Tencate works with Canadian community to address local septage needs. |
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ELCOSEAL - Gull Petroleum Ocean Terminal, Mt Maunganui, NI - (118Kb, PDF)
The secondary containment for new fuel storage facilities in Tauranga incorporated the innovative use of a geosynthetic clay liner within the bund wall area. |
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IRRIGATION |
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ECO RAIN® - "Fusakos Retreat" Community Area Installation, Millbrook West Development, Queenstown - (367Kb, PDF)
With irregular lawn areas and varied plantings, it is difficult to achieve even water distribution with overhead sprinklers. ECO Rain® is a new innovative system which is installed below the root zone to provide water directly and evenly to the entire root zone.
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ECO RAIN® - Golf Tee 6C Installation - Milbrook Golf Resort, Queenstown - (137Kb, PDF)
ECO Rain® was installed on the Golf tee, good irrigation is critical for a golf course - without it a course can go from green to brown in a matter of hours.
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ECO RAIN® - Morgan & Pollard Frontage, Queenstown - (131Kb, PDF)
Queenstown weather features four distinct seasons with a dry climate and many sunshine hours. Like many other New Zealand towns, Queenstown's water infrastructure struggles to meet growth in permanent resident and visitor population demands. Therefore an innovative and water saving irrigation technology is welcomed by Councils.
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DRAINAGE SYSTEMS & DAMP PROOF COURSE |
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Cordrain - Eastern Boat Harbour Development, Whangaparoa, Auckland - (147Kb, PDF)
Cordrain provided the required drainage capabilities for fast efficient removal of ground water behind the concrete wall panels. Cordrain is very easy to install with limited labour required, saving time and money over the conventional method of a gravel drainage layer. |
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VersiTank Infiltration Systems - Te Kowhai Subdivision, Kinloch, Taupo - (123Kb, PDF)
New local council resource consent requirements concerning the management of Stormwater runoff required an innovative approach to deal with the volume and quantity at this greenfields subdivision. |
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Megaflo - SH2 Greytown to Featherston Passing Lane, Greytown - (197Kb, PDF)
The particular flat section of SH2 was prone to frequent flooding due to a very high water table and low hydraulic gradient. |
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VersiTanks - Watermark Apartments Development, Taupo - (157Kb, PDF)
Due to the restricted site access, expected high costs and placement practicalities for the original system; VersiTanks proved to be a better option due to their light weight versatility and reduced labour and handling costs. |
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VersiPave GP & Extenders - Langham Hotel - Roof Top Swimming Pool Complex, CBD, Auckland - (131Kb, PDF)
The long established Langham Hotel in Auckland was looking to upgrade their uneven and worn timber deck areas around an upper level level roof top swimming pool. VersiPave was chosen as it allowed individual paver height adjustments while also countering uneveness. |
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VersiTanks Stormwater Management - Ferndale Subdivision, Waikanae, Kapiti Coast - (95Kb, PDF)
Ferndale is a new subdivision development located on the Kapiti Coast. The VersiTank 840 range was requested as an alternative solution to the rock soak pits. |
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VersiTanks - Addington Cluster Redevelopment, Christchurch - (138Kb, PDF)
Christchurch City Council are taking a proactive response to intensified urban subdivision and new sub-divisional developments that are placing increased demands on existing infrastructure and are looking for natural balance to recharging of natural groundwater and soils.
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VersiCell - Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre, Mt Cook - (101Kb, PDF)
Due to the naturally exposed location of this building site, reliable and durable drainage materials would be needed to help meet the excess demands from the elements that this site would faced. |
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VersiJack - Department of Conservation - Cafe CBD, Wellington - (139Kb, PDF)
Redevelopment/upgrade and refurbishment of current building and some services, including a new cafe and courtyard area on the upper level of building. |
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Megaflo - Manurewa Trunkmain, Auckland - (211Kb, PDF)
Use of Megaflo drainage pipe alongside a watermains to relieve hydrostatic pressure in the trench. |
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GOLF |
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Megaflo Flat Pipe Drainage System - Private Golf Course, Northland - (164Kb, PDF)
The construction of a newly created green is the ideal time to install Megaflo Flat Panel Pipe. The trenchless drainage option of Megaflo 300, laid directly onto the prepared surface with bidim geotextile wrap, results in huge savings in man hours and material. |
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Bunker Stabilisation - Pegasus Golf Course, Pegasus Bay, Christchurch - (333Kb, PDF)
On this site the prevailing winds from the North East can produce erosive forces of the sand movement around the bunkers. BunkerMat was used as less sand is required and other advantages. |
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BunkerMat Stabilisation - Hamilton Golf Club, St Andrews, Hamilton - (139Kb, PDF)
The Hamilton Golf Club required a solution to the washouts that were occurring on the 5th hole due to run off from a collar causing contamination. BunkerMat had been successfully used before, so it was the logical choice for the stabilisation of the steep face. |
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BunkerMat Stabilisation / Drainage / Containment & Erosion Control - The Kinloch Club, Kinloch, Lake Taupo - (151Kb, PDF)
Stabilisation of the steep sand slopes and drainage improvement of bunkers using products developed for the golf industry. |
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