Gabion Protection | Queensland, Australia

565m² of CC8^™ installed by Australian Army

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Project Overview

In June 2011, Concrete Canvas^® GCCM (CC) was chosen by the Australian Army to cap a gabion system they had installed in Queensland, Australia. The area is prone to heavy rain, extreme heat and winds reaching cyclone levels and this harsh weather had caused slump and fill washout from the gabions, reducing their effective operational lifespan.

565m²

of CC8^™ prevented washout on a gabion wall system

2011

Project completed by Australian Army Engineers in Queensland

100mm

Overlap used between layers, secured with hog rings

Design & Installation

565m² of CC8^™ were delivered to site and cut to the required length using hand tools. Two lengths were laid on top of each gabion section, overlapped by 100mm, and secured to the gabion’s steel mesh frame using hog rings. The CC was hydrated using a nearby water supply and hose equipment.

CC cap provides protection from inclement weather and high winds

Completed installation

Steps taken by Australian Army of installing CC8^™

Summary

The Australian Army were very pleased with the end results, and were impressed at how quickly and easily CC was installed using only a small installation team, basic hand tools and water.

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