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Stream bank repair

A valued client reached out to MRF Contracting for assistance with a repair project on a water main near a stream. They expressed concerns about the valve’s proximity to the water table, which was within 2 meters of the stream bank. MRF Contracting was entrusted with the responsibility of safeguarding the stream from potential silt intrusion during the excavation process.

Following the completion of the project, we implemented Gabion baskets to shield the bank from erosion. We then reinstated the subsoil to its original depth, followed by topsoiling to its original height. This topsoil was seeded, and to prevent runoff, a coir mat was applied on the bank.

In this image, you can observe that the water has been drained, leaving the working area dry.
In this image, you can observe that the water has been drained, leaving the working area dry.
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Gabon basket retaining wall, with coir mesh to prevent soil erosion prior to grass seed establishment.
Gabon basket retaining wall, with coir mesh to prevent soil erosion prior to grass seed establishment.
Here you can see the stream, the proximity of the valves and the vegitation on the stream bank.
Here you can see the stream, the proximity of the valves and the vegitation on the stream bank.
Our teams initiated the project by clearing the bank of vegetation and elimiating the trees.
Our teams initiated the project by clearing the bank of vegetation and elimiating the trees.
Once the vegetation was cleared our client could properly asses the site.
Once the vegetation was cleared our client could properly asses the site.
The valve is situated beneath the water table, and excavating downto this level would result in encroachment upon the stream.
The valve is situated beneath the water table, and excavating downto this level would result in encroachment upon the stream.
(after creating a plan) we delivered materials to the site.
(after creating a plan) we delivered materials to the site.
Our teams installed temporary flumes and dams proceeded to pump the water from outside the designated working area.
Our teams installed temporary flumes and dams proceeded to pump the water from outside the designated working area.
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