Yarm Scour Protection Works
Civil engineering and earthworks within a streetscape environment
Background
Westlin Rail were appointed by QTS Group to undertake watercourse improvement works as part of a ground stabilisation, scour protection and flood prevention scheme designed by WSP, incorporated within these works Westlin completed all civil engineering and earthworks within a streetscape environment.
Project Summary
- Set up suitable over pumping system to eliminate any contamination from the works to the surrounding natural water courses.
- Excavation of existing embankment sides and filling with compacting stone to provide the necessary bed protection and
- Installation of Maccaferri Mac Mat R geotextile membrane which provided the watercourse with the necessary surface reinforcement to stop erosion and promote vegetation.
- Maintain all soft and hard landscaping as per existing condition and re seed working areas where required
