Client: Yarra Valley Water Type: Public Infrastructure Timing: August 2017 EcoProjects were engaged by Yarra Valley Water to upgrade access and associated drainage for the Beveridge pressure reducing station. The project involved the excavation of the existing material, construction of a base, followed by placement of ballast and toppings. Once earthworks were completed table drains were constructed to manage runoff and a culvert was installed to provide all weather accessibility to the site.
Brentwood Park Retarding Basin
Client: Maroondah City Council Type: Stormwater Detention Basin Timing: November 2016 – March 2017 EcoProjects were engaged by Maroondah City Council to construct a retarding basin and undertake drainage works at Brentwood Park Reserve. (For an in-depth look at the work check out our video here) The project involved the removal of over 22,000 m3 in order to create the detention basin which will temporarily store stormwater in high rainfall events. Once earthworks were completed grass was re-established through hydro-seeding ensuring the basin can continue to be used for recreation.
Ayr Creek and Cassinia Wetland
Client: Bass Coast Shire Council Type: Waterway and stormwater management Timing: December 2016 – April 2017 EcoProjects were engaged by Bass Coast Shire Council to undertake waterway and stormwater wetland rehabilitation works along Ayr Creek and at Cassinia Wetland in Inverloch early in 2017. The aim of the project was to improve drainage and stormwater detention and address potential inundation risks to property. The works included construction of a detention basin, vegetated swale, rock riffles, channel modification and stormwater wetland upgrades and revegetation. The EcoProject’s team worked in collaboration with EnviroGain staff to undertake works in a sensitive way in areas of high recreational use. The team took initiative to carefully remove and replant aquatic plants, relocated eels as part of the dewatering and wetland maintenance works, and responded to the advice of local ecologists as the works progressed. A strong working relationship with Bass Coast Shire staff ensured there …