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    ZAF CH 019 InkongweniRiver Eng Rev03

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    The riverbank of the Inkongweni River in Margate, South Africa was eroding and threatening nearby buildings. A 160m long, 2m high gabion structure and Reno mattress were constructed to stabilize the riverbank. The PVC coated gabions and mattresses provided a durable and environmentally-friendly solution to protect the area from further erosion.

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    The riverbank of the Inkongweni River in Margate, South Africa was eroding and threatening nearby buildings. A 160m long, 2m high gabion structure and Reno mattress were constructed to stabilize the riverbank. The PVC coated gabions and mattresses provided a durable and environmentally-friendly solution to protect the area from further erosion.

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    The riverbank of the Inkongweni River in Margate, South Africa was eroding and threatening nearby buildings. A 160m long, 2m high gabion structure and Reno mattress were constructed to stabilize the riverbank. The PVC coated gabions and mattresses provided a durable and environmentally-friendly solution to protect the area from further erosion.

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    ZAF CH 019 InkongweniRiver Eng Rev03

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    The riverbank of the Inkongweni River in Margate, South Africa was eroding and threatening nearby buildings. A 160m long, 2m high gabion structure and Reno mattress were constructed to stabilize the riverbank. The PVC coated gabions and mattresses provided a durable and environmentally-friendly solution to protect the area from further erosion.

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    CASE HISTORY

    ZAF / CH / 019: Eng - Rev. 03, Nov 2007

    INKONGWENI RIVER BANK PROTECTION


    MARGATE, SOUTH COAST, KZN
    HYDRAULIC & EROSION CONTROL / RIVER BANK PROTECTION
    Product: Gabions & Reno Mattresses

    Problem
    The residents of Santana Flats, a multi-storey development on
    the Margate beachfront that lies adjacent to the Inkongweni
    River on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, were concerned that
    the deterioration of the riverbank would cause instability to their
    buildings foundation.

    Evidence suggested that the erosion was caused by the strong


    flow of the water in the river.

    Solution
    The solution entailed the construction of a 2m high gabion
    structure resting on a 300mm thick Reno mattress spanning a
    total length of 160m. The mattress extended in front of the
    structure for a further 2,5m thus forming an apron to protect the
    superstructure from scour. In addition, a mattress revetment During construction Date: Jul 2000
    with a width of 2m was constructed on the slope behind the
    superstructure to protect the embankment during high flows.

    The structure was constructed with PVC coated mesh and this
    will considerably increase the design life and durability of the
    structure.

    Benefits
    PVC coated mesh used in the structure provided for an
    economical, yet durable solution.

    The labour intensive nature of gabion construction allowed for


    employment of local labourers.

    The flexibility of the Reno mattress apron allows for


    settlements and will prevent undermining of the base of the
    structure should scour occur.
    Immediately after construction Date: Sep 2000
    Since gabions are environmentally friendly, the structure
    blends into the surroundings in the serene seaside town of
    Margate.

    Client name:
    MARGATE TLC
    Main contractor name:
    MARGATE ASPHALT
    Consultant:
    KANTEY & TEMPLAR
    Product used:
    GABIONS, RENO MATTRESSES
    Construction info:
    Construction date: JULY 2000
    Completion date: AUGUST 2000 After construction Date: Dec 2000

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    Maccaferri SA (Pty) Ltd reserves the right to amend product specifications
    without notice and specifiers are requested to check as to the validity of the
    specifications they are using.

    0
    2000 200

    300mm thick Reno Mattress


    2x1x1 Gabion Units placed transversly protection on the slope
    1000

    2x1x1 Gabion Units placed longitudinally

    1,5x1x1 Gabion Units placed transversly


    AG 200 Geotextile
    1000

    2500
    300

    5000

    Typical Section

    Maccaferri SA (Pty) Ltd


    HEAD OFFICE - DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA
    P O Box 15777, Westmead, 3608 Tel: +27-31-700 8456 Fax: +27-31-700 8469 e-mail: dbnsales@maccaferri.co.za
    JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
    P O Box 2285, North Riding, 2162 Tel: +27-11-704 0160 Fax: +27-11-704 0159 e-mail: jhbsales@maccaferri.co.za
    CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
    P O Box 22150, Fish Hoek, 7974 Tel: +27-21-702 1416 Fax: +27-21-702 2977 e-mail: cptsales@maccaferri.co.za
    MADAGASCAR
    BP 168 Antananarivo 101, Madagascar Tel: +261-20-22-231 02 Fax: +261-20-22-553 90 e-mail: maccaferri@moov.mg
    www.maccaferri.co.za

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