Creek Erosion: Bluemont Rock Bags™ Make for a Fast and Economical Creek Crossing Out Bush
Imagine stumbling upon a creek that meanders through the landscape, curving in intricate patterns and inhabited by (heaps of) snakes. What name would you give such a place? Well, the answer lies in the wisdom of the old timers who, during a leisurely gathering a few years back, decided to name it Snake Creek. However, […]
Wharf Scour Caused by Huge Bow Thrusters? Bluemont Rock Bags™ Rescue Lyttleton’s Port in NZ
Bow thrusters are not a hang-over from the 1970s disco craze of Danny and Sandy! They serve as substantial propellers located beneath ships, often causing significant issues and heartbreak for ports. Regardless of being on the port or starboard side, finding a solution is crucial to break away from the Status Quo, addressing revetment and […]
Bluemont Rock Bags™ undergo Testing at Australian lab.
Bluemont Rock Bags™ have been used globally for over 30 years now and are a proven erosion and scour solution. Tested by time and many tough projects, these flexible rock net gabions have consistently performed well. However, our roads, bridges, wharves, and ports are only getting bigger. Australia has high standards and our clients, and […]
Bluemont Rock Bags™ Used to Protect Rail Bridge Over a Dry Creek.
Have you ever envisioned a scenario where waterways, especially those housing rail bridges, could remain arid for extensive stretches only to transform into raging torrents within a matter of hours? The ongoing predicament of scouring on bridge embankments, revetments, pylons, and piers remains a persistent challenge, notably in regions susceptible to drought and floods. The […]
Bluemont Rock Bags™ Used to Make a Side-Track During Bridge Refurb.
Addressing the critical challenge of rehabilitating a bridge while maintaining uninterrupted road access posed a unique puzzle for our Queensland client. With a six-month repair timeline and a creek subject to unpredictable water flow, our ingenuity came into play. With a creative Aussie spirit, they assembled the essential tools: hefty pipes, an excavator, and an […]
Bluemont Rock Bags™ Explained. Power To The Small Rocks!
Bluemont Rock Bags™ have become the favoured choice for enhancing erosion control and ensuring stability in ports, particularly for wharves, boat ramps, and temporary jetties. Within our local area, ports are gearing up to accommodate ever-larger vessels, including the enormous cruise ships of today. As these vessels continue to grow in size, their propellers and […]
Bluemont Rock Bags™: Yes, it is a Net with Rocks.
Bluemont Rock Bags™ are a proven and tested solution, with over 700,000 bags deployed globally in the last 30 years. They are an extremely effective scour and erosion response that only requires Bluemont Rock Bags™ and rocks to fill them. It’s a genius solution, but luckily you don’t have to be one to use them! […]
Bluemont Rock Bags™ for Bridges
Australia has many rivers, and to get over them we need many bridges! Tasmania has 1,300 bridges; South Australia has 1,500 and Brisbane city alone has 20. You can imagine how many there are throughout the rest of Australia and New Zealand. The issue here is that many of our bridges suffer quite seriously from […]
