Coastal Erosion Prevention Using Rock Bags
The coastal environment is constantly threatened by weather changes and human activities. Sadly, these lead to issues such as coastal erosion, endangering the ecosystems’ habitats and infrastructure. Halting key marine and port activities is, of course, not an option. Neither is completely shielding them from weather changes. However, you can still implement coastal erosion prevention measures!
Many countries in the world nowadays use Rock Bags, made by Kyowa, for erosion control, benefiting immensely from the solutions they offer.
A Roundup of the Many Uses of the Rock Bags
Here’s how you can use Rock Bags in ports and coastal areas:
- Protect wharves and ship berths. Especially from revetment and toe scour
- Where can you place these Rock Bags? Try them along eroded seashores, beaches, shorelines, and tidal areas. Use them to create temporary or permanent solutions against coastal water erosion
- Moreover, you can install Rock Bags subsea. Safeguard marine pipelines and cables from damage
- Deploy them around piers, bridge pylons, piles, jetties, and other marine structures
- Use filter units to level an uneven seabed, lakebed, or riverbed
- Build rock groynes
Bluemont® Rock Bags – Stronger, Last Longer
The Big Deal About Rock Bags
Are you creating a coastal erosion and sediment control plan for your area? In this case, you need a solution that’s favourable for both your infrastructure and ecosystem.
After years of research and testing, Rock Bags have proven to be THE most applicable method!
A 2-tonne Rock Bag withstands velocities of up to 4.7m/sec. Moreover, a 4-tonne Rock Bag can withstand 5.3m/sec. If you need more proof of their efficacy, check out some features;
- The Rock Bags’ single-point lifting system guarantees a quick deployment
- Don’t need foundation work
- This is an eco-friendly solution that supports vegetation growth and helps marine life thrive
- Accumulates sediments
- Flexible structure
- Long-lasting — up to 50 years in water
- UV rays protection — up to 30 years
Do you need Rock Bags for coastal erosion control?
Then call us on +61 2 9091 0360. You can also email us at sale@avjenvironmental.com. We will be happy to give you more details and design the best solutions for you.
In the meantime, learn more about how Rock Bags have helped in the past:
