Downer

Renewable Energy

Hydro Mulching, Hydroseeding

2 Hectare 

The Turitea Wind Farm is the largest wind farm in New Zealand.

To quickly close out each stage to move on to the next stage they had to revegetate all exposed and disturbed area's before moving on to the next stage. Low quality soils, un predictable weather condtions 

Hydro Mulch

• With New Zealand wooden fibre and Site Loc Polymer. Application rate 2,500kg/ha. To provide stabilisation while the grass germinated and vegetation succession underway.

 
Seed blend used was our Erosion Control seed blend. Deep rooted species that thrive in poor quality soils. 12 months after application some species can have a root structure up to 30cm deep!

The team had to fulfill responsibilities while operating within and around the current facility, machinery, and contractors engaged in earthworks within the designated zone. The project's success was achieved through proactive communication with the client and their staff.

High winds made Hydroseeding very difficult on some days. 

The site showed no signs of sediment movement, erosion, riling or anything. Instead, we had achieved nearly 100% grass strike and the slip was fully stabilised, vegetation succession underway!