PROTECTING MILITARY BUNKERS FROM EROSION WITH CONCRETE CANVAS

Extreme weather conditions in Northern Territory posed a threat to ammunition bunkers for the Australian Defence Force. The region experiences high winds and heavy rainfall, exposing the bunkers to potential erosion. Maintaining the structural integrity of these bunkers is important as they provide protection for the storage units containing explosive ammunition.

Concrete Canvas was recommended for its high strength, durability, and cost-effectiveness in erosion protection. Following approved installation guidelines, a total of 19,000m² Concrete Canvas was installed across multiple ammunition bunkers to effectively safeguard it from erosion.

During the installation process, the local contractor meticulously followed the design methodology by ensuring all edges were terminated and overlapped correctly. Concrete Canvas representatives were present on site to provide technical support and installation assistance to the contractor, which provided the client with a level of confidence and assurance in the product.

Concrete Canvas products are regularly independently tested to standard ASTM D8364. This ensures the product delivered to site will provide the minimum performance requirements as an erosion control solution, mitigating long term project risk and failure.