At this riverside site in Omagh a burst water main destabilised the nearby slope. The normal stabilisation solution is to introduce gabions to the site – large wire cages filled with stones. However, following discussions with NI Water an alternative approach using hydroseeding was provided.

One of our hydroseeding machinesHydroseeding 'mulch' sprayed on site

Using hydroseeding a specialised blend of wildflower and grass seeds, bonding agents, and stabilisation components was sprayed directly onto the site. This mix or ‘mulch’ provided a matrix which not only kept the seed in place on the slope but also provided an ideal environment for seed germination.

Before hydroseedingAfter hydroseedingAfter germination

Hydroseeding can also be used to sow more conventional high-colour seed mixes on slopes and banks where standard sowing techniques can be difficult to use. For example, hydroseeding was used to sow a high colour seed mix on this roadside bank in Dungannon.

After hydroseedingAfter germination

For more information on hydroseeding please see our ‘Specialised Services’ page.



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