Overview

The Dissette Street Widening Project had several unique features, chief among them was the requirement for a green wall system due to the projects close proximity to an environmentally sensitive wetland. Maccaferri’s Green Terramesh was chosen for the structural component and combined with Verdyol’s Biotic Earth to promote sustainable, lush vegetation. Biotic Earth was applied to the filled gabon wall at a rate of 3,500lbs/ac and topped with a fiber reinforced matrix (FRM) for further erosion control.

ISSUES

  • Close proximity to environmentally sensitive wetlands
  • Green Wall system required
  • Dye free requirement

SOLUTION

The Green Wall System for this project proved that structural flexibility is greater than hard armor systems, while still maintaining visual integrity in the completed project.

Application
Vegetation Forming Shortly After Application

RESULTS

The Dissette Street Widening Project had several unique features, chief among them was the requirement for a green wall system due to the projects close proximity to an environmentally sensitive wetland. Maccaferri’s Green Terramesh was chosen for the structural component and combined with Verdyol’s Biotic Earth to promote sustainable, lush vegetation. Biotic Earth was applied to the filled gabon wall at a rate of 3,500lbs/ac and topped with a fiber reinforced matrix (FRM) for further erosion control.

Biotic Earth is a good choice for situations where topsoil quantity or quantity is marginal due to the products ability to add it’s substantial water and nutrient storing capacity - up to 26 times its own weight. It is also a good addition in situations such as was found on this project where vegetation was needed, but a soil layer was lacking entirely.

Eight Years after Installation, Long-term Vegetation Success