Geoforte Creates a Storm
A lengthy diversion of a large diameter storm water drainage system was carried out in parallel with the construction of gabion walling and mattressing, to form a new ditch alignment and associated earth retention works for a new housing development site in Iwade, Kent. The site was environmentally and ecologically sensitive and had to conform to EA standards. Special grow bags were built into the wall faces and geoicoir rolls placed at stream bed level to encourage the formation of indigenous species of plants.
Geoforte provided a complete design, supply and installation package of works for local contractor Swale Building Services to enable the completion of all interfacing ground, external and landscaping works on site.
Control of groundwater, careful sequencing and construction of the gabions in predetermined sections under testing ground conditions were all major factors in the successful completion of this job.
