Would you believe that the open ocean faces a threat as much as the land from erosion? Scientists have discovered that the seabed is losing sediment and depleting due to scour. As a consequence, this endangers marine ecosystems, offshore structures, and marine activities. Scour protection offshore should be one of our primary concerns. What Is
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Bridges are an integral part of transport infrastructure. They improve transportation and allow us to carry out day-to-day tasks effectively. Without bridges, access to some areas would be pretty much impossible. If bridges are susceptible to damage, it can hinder a lot of activities, impacting us both economically and socially. This is why bridge maintenance
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In this guide, we discuss the main water erosion control methods available in the market, including their pros and cons. Water erosion is a concerning issue faced by homeowners, businesses, and governments worldwide. It is even a bit ironic that the water that nourishes our earth can also be detrimental in some ways. If your
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Lab tests of rock bags went great. As always, our erosion control heroes won with flying colours. But let’s get to the real thing now…dealing with Stockton Beach erosion. What Is Causing Stockton Beach Erosion? Stockton Beach in New South Wales, Australia, is infamous for its long and stormy history. The toll of severe storms
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Has the weather forecast come again with the grim news of a potential flood? Is it time to take every action necessary to protect your valuable business? Do you wish there were better alternatives to sandbags? Then, you have come to the right place! If your commercial / industrial or construction site is in a
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Tidal activities are a natural phenomenon that causes ocean water levels to rise and fall. Low tides are favourable for us to engage in marine activities, but high tides can cause damage to our properties. So, we need effective marine environment protection measures to safeguard coastal areas from high tides. We can’t control how nature
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Kyowa rock bags are recognized worldwide as an effective solution for soil erosion. With countless testing, it was proven that rock bags are very versatile in nature, applicable for a wide range of situations. Today, we use them for erosion sediment control in shorelines, ports, rivers, creeks, bridges, and even underwater. If you are looking
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The NOAQ Boxwall is a mobile flood barrier ideal for preventing floodwater levels up to 1 metre. Building a floodwall is a simple matter of clicking the Boxwall units together. Two people can even build up a 100-metre long flood barrier in under 30 minutes! So, this is one of the most popular urban flooding
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Bridge erosion is a serious problem, and there’s no second thought about it. Still, it is very much preventable using effective erosion control products. The Kyowa rock bags are a simple solution consisting of a netted bag and loads and loads of small rocks. Easy to fill and deploy, you can improve installation efficiency by
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You might already know how Kyowa rock bags come in handy to control the scouring of sand near lakes, rivers, creeks, bridges, and railways. But hey! Here’s how rock bags helped tackle wave scour in Australia. Specifically at King Island’s Wave Zone. Wave Swell Energy Unit Another Aussie success story, just like Google Maps, Wi-Fi,
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Have you heard of Kyowa rock bags? They are a scour solution that’s very versatile when it comes to applicability. These rock bags aren’t just for riverbanks, railways, or bridges. They also like to do daring jobs underwater. Want to hear a raving success story? Cyclone Trevor Crippling NavAids In 2019, Cyclone Trevor caused immense
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The shoreline in Beadon Creek maritime facility in Onslow, WA, was severely eroded due to a heavy storm. Here’s how rock bags proved useful for shoreline erosion protection in this situation. Beadon Creek Maritime Facility Upgrade In the WA Pilbara region, the Beadon Creek Maritime Facility has been upgraded to enhance Onslow’s ability to service
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Here’s another story of how Bluemont rock bags aided in scour protection. The Gilbert River bridge on the Burke Development Road in Far North Queensland (FNQ) is in a beautiful and remote area. But, it faced the risk of scour caused by strong currents. The sediment around bridge piles gets washed away with fast-flowing water,
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The Kholo Creek under Mt. Crosby Road flows into the tidal Brisbane River. It’s muddy, steep, and slippery, in case you take a walk under the Kholo Creek bridge! During low tides, there were signs of erosion around the bridge piles – more of red flags, so to speak. High tides and rainy conditions increase
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Nope, this is not the stretch with the swimming pool slipping into the sea. What you see here is a smaller seawall built towards the rock pool to control Collaroy Beach erosion. Undermining by wave scour has resulted in cracks in the seawall – not a good sign! If ignored, it could lead to more
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Have you heard about bow thrusters? If anything, here’s what you need to know: bow thrusters are not a hang-over from Danny and Sandys’ 1970’s disco craze. They actually serve a serious purpose. Bow thrusters are props beneath ships that improve manoeuvrability when entering or leaving ports at a lower speed. While they are highly
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If you live close to a creek or stream, you would know that heavy rain is enough to flood the area. You would even be dreading it every time it rains in your area. We totally understand the gravity of the situation. Although creeks may usually have a low water level, unexpected heavy rain can
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NOAQ has some of the most innovative solutions worldwide to protect our lives and properties from floods. Their mobile flooding barriers are free-standing units your team can attach together to give the barrier the length the situation demands. They are perfect for urban spaces with evenly levelled ground. The Classic NOAQ Boxwall Flood Barrier: The
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The Boxwall has proven to be an amazingly successful flood barrier time and time again, and all with minimal seepage. Recent testing at a dam spillway really put the Boxwalls’ features in the spotlight, with the results proving the Boxwall’s stability under fast flowing water, and also its ability to stand strong with overtopping. The
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Today, Kyowa rock bags are a leading solution for scour protection and erosion and sediment control, used in many sites such as wharves, ship berths, railways, bridges, riverbanks, etc. Companies and local governments rely on them so much because they are tested and certified as ideal soil erosion prevention methods. In fact, our rock bags
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Some people would laugh at you when you talk about creek erosion control for dry waterways. Well, the joke’s on them because you are right about it! Although some waterways can be dry for ages, a flash flood is enough to get them running in a very short time! And what comes along? Scour. Erosion.
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Ocean storm activities can lead to coastal erosion, leaving beaches and the surrounding infrastructure vulnerable. It’s also a threat to public safety as the coastal setting can change dramatically within a short time. While there’s no way to prevent storms, we can still devise beach erosion solutions to protect against further damage. To put things
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A Sydney college’s classical music centre requires flood protection as part of its build. And what better time to test the deployment plan than during the construction phase. Every school is a busy place, but when you have a high-density location with school students present, the flood system needs to be simple, robust, fast to
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Thankfully Pete had nothing to do with the peat fires in Victoria earlier this year. Although the peat fires initially caused some challenges to extinguish them, the CFA Hytrans hose layer and the Scoresby team (who may or may not include Pete) were called out to provide bulk water to assist extinguishing the fires. The
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Have you heard about the many versatile uses of Kyowa rock bags? They are known globally for being a simple, cost-effective, and environmental-friendly solution for erosion and scour protection. But, the practicality of these rock bags doesn’t end there. Here’s another successful project Bluemont carried out with a local contractor in Queensland simply using river rock
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The fires around Wauchope needed more water than was available in local dams and tanks. The Hastings River provided an ample water supply to enable fast and constant fire truck refilling, away from the usual muddy locations close to the water source. Mud free boots for all involved. The Fire and Rescue NSW Hytrans unit
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Simple things just work, for weeks on end. During the past fire season, the huge 75,000 tonnes wood chip pile at the Eden Mill caught fire. The fire took hold quickly in the perfect conditions for this nightmare. Huge mounds of loose aerated wood chip fuel means the fire burns hot, burns deep and quickly.
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We, at Bluemont, are big fans of Kyowa rock bags because they are such a versatile solution. They can be applied for various issues like coastal erosion management, bridge pylon protection, seabed levelling, and subsea pipe protection. But did you know that rock bags are also ideal in case you need a temporary work platform
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TESTIMONIAL Zenviron is a highly experienced, full-service BOP contractor specialising in the design and construction of large scale renewable energy projects in Australia. Zenviron contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the risks and impacts of climate change by providing industry leading solutions to the large scale solar and wind power generation markets. During the
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If the seashore in your area is prone to erosion, it’s time that you take steps to prevent further damage and look into shoreline erosion control methods using riprap rock bags. Seashells are an integral resource that protects a seashore from being susceptible to erosion. But, what if the sea has eroded them, turning seashells
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