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to prevent regrowth. Furthermore, the
logistics of removing and disposing
of massive amounts of plant debris
presented additional costs, and it still left
erosion concerns in the upper section of
the channel.

“We decided that the best course of
action was to repurpose invasive trees
as natural building materials. These
were used to create a network of lattice
fences to protect the embankments from
erosion at critical junctures,” adds Spies.

In addition to stabilising the
embankments, these wooden fences
contribute to the general aesthetics of
These two pictures depict the engineered solution which was required to prevent scouring under the bridge.
This consisted of reinforcing the embankments with gabions including a fairly large dissipation structure just the wetland by having a more natural
before the inlet of the dam. This will allow for any excess silt to be caught and cleaned prior to entering the dam. look and feel.

“I would like to commend the Balwin
Properties team for their efforts. We are
glad to have played a small but critical
part in rehabilitating the wetlands. As
we celebrate World Wetlands Day, this
was a project to profile,” says Spies.

As we look forward to other significant
environmental days, Waterfall
City continues blazing a trail in
sustainable urban living. Watch our
communication channels for future
activities and initiatives celebrating
our environmental commitment,
reinforcing that a sustainable city is
vital to our health and wellbeing.

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