Case Study
Rock Mattresses for Bank Stability in Lewes
Before works commenced Rock Mattresses for Bank Stability in Lewes Case Study Building with Nature Salix River & Wetland Services Limited Salix, Croxton Park, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 1LS Telephone 0370 350 1851 Fax 0370 350 1852 info@salixrw.com www.salixrw.com Salix worked with The Environment Agency in Lewes where block work was losing integrity due to tidal inundation and groundwater seepage. Products Used • Rock Mattresses The Environment Agency are responsible for the river bank stability at Railway Lane, Lewes. The integrity of the existing blockwork facing was deteriorating as a result of the tidal inundation and draw-down cycles together with areas of groundwater seepages emanating from the slope profile. Before work commenced in March 2013 the blockwork lines showed s