Saving Over 72,000 Plastic Bottles from Landfill
This original Swinging Bridge was a product of its time — built in the rock ‘n’ roll era of the 1960s, it stood strong for decades. But just like the styles of the past, infrastructure needs to evolve. After years of flooding and heavy water flow, this bridge and its river bank needed a serious modern makeover! Now, the bridge has been upgraded with modern scour protection, and it’s all thanks to Bluemont’s 2-tonne Rock Bags.
Protecting Infrastructure with Rock Bags
To protect the foundations of this frequently flooded bridge, over 200 Rock Bags have been installed along the river bank below. This innovative scour protection solution is made from 100% recycled materials, preventing more than 72,000 plastic drink bottles from ending up in landfill.
Not only are Rock Bags environmentally friendly, but they are also incredibly easy to install and come in an array of sizes from 1 – 8 tonne, ensuring that their is a scour solution for your size needs, big or small! Each bag takes just five minutes to fill and stockpile, and installation is just as quick—faster than styling a classic 60s hairdo right?
Bluemont® Rock Bags – Stronger, Last Longer.
Simple, Sustainable, and Effective
With decades of proven performance, since Kyowa introduced them in 1987, Rock Bags are a trusted choice for bridge scour and other infrastructure protection. Whether you’re working on a bridge, riverbank, or coastal defence project, these sustainable solutions can help protect infrastructure while reducing plastic waste, project times and overall expense.
How many plastic bottles could your next project save from landfill?
Want to see how easy it is? Watch the quick installation process here!
To find out more about Rock Bags and this sustainable erosion control method, contact us on 02 9091 0360, or contact Bluemont.
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