A Natural Barrier Against Coastal Erosion The erosion problem at this popular Sydney beach is one that many coastal regions face globally. Rising sea levels and increasingly intense storms have eroded the precious coastal land, threatening homes and ecosystems. In the search for an effective erosion control measure, Kyowa Rock Bags have proven to be
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Our Coastlines Are Disappearing! Fortunately for us Aussies, we’re surrounded by gorgeous coastlines and amazing views that make the long drives a little shorter! However, unfortunately we’ve built many of these roads a little too close. In this case of one of Australia’s most famous coastline roads, the beach was eroding quite severely. To protect
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Hey! I Think That Bridge Moved! Bridges are an amazing invention that let us travel extremely freely over rivers and valleys. However, the fact they go over rivers and valleys are also the biggest issue they face. Rivers, streams, and flash floods through dry beds are all powerful forces that scour bridge pylons, piers, or
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Have you heard of the ‘Room for the River’ concept? It’s an intriguing approach to flood protection that was started by the Dutch Government. To explain, they create designated areas where the river can overflow, which helps manage high water levels and minimise flood damage when needed. It’s a bit different from the dyke construction
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