Karamea Bluffs MSE Walls
Design and construction of four engineered retaining wall structures along State Highway 6 to repair slip damage.
SERVICES
Earthworks Retaining Walls Roading
Location
Karamea Bluffs, Buller District
Status
Completed in 2024
Works Description
Delivered for Buller District Council, this project featured 180m of Mechanically Stabilised Earth (MSE) walls using Maccaferri Terramesh units. The scope involved 540m3 of bulk excavation, 25 timber piles, comprehensive subsoil drainage, and 380m2 of geogrid reinforcement. The road corridor was reconstructed with AP65/AP40 basecourse and chipseal.
Engineered MSE Walls
Installation of 46 Maccaferri Terramesh units to stabilize and repair highway slip areas.
Earthworks & Drainage
540m3 of excavation paired with the installation of comprehensive subsoil and chimney drains.
Highway Reinstatement
Road reconstruction with chipseal surfacing and the installation of new safety barriers.
