EnkaMat™ – Broadnook Village Gardens – Erosion Control
- Location
- Rothley, Leicestershire LE7 6AH
- Contractor
- NT Killingley
Broadnook Garden Village: Sustainable erosion control for a premier Garden Suburb
At Broadnook Garden Village in Leicestershire, establishing a sustainable, vegetated finish on steep embankments was a critical requirement for the development’s green infrastructure. Geosynthetics Limited provided a high-performance solution to ensure structural integrity against hydraulic action while seamlessly integrating with the landscape.
The challenge: Soil migration on steep gradients
The newly constructed embankments faced significant technical constraints:
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Vulnerability to rainfall: Topsoil was highly susceptible to heavy rain and surface run-off before vegetation could establish.
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Inadequate traditional methods: Standard seeding alone could not prevent soil migration or “gullying” on steep slopes.
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Need for permanent reinforcement: The project required a non-degradable layer to support the root matrix and comply with UK engineering standards.
Our value-engineered solution
Geosynthetics Ltd specified EnkaMat™ 7020, a three-dimensional permanent erosion control mat engineered from resilient polyamide monofilaments.
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Volumetric matrix: The 95% open structure allows for total soil infill, ensuring the mat is fully integrated into the soil profile.
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Synthetic root system: The filaments reinforce the natural root matrix, significantly increasing the permissible shear stress of the vegetated surface.
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Proven durability: The polyamide construction maintains its mechanical properties even in the clay-heavy soil profiles typical of Leicestershire.
Key project results
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Immediate protection: Provided 90% protection against rainfall-induced erosion prior to vegetation growth.
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Increased efficiency: Lightweight rolls and easy anchoring allowed the contractor, NT Killingley, to complete installation 25% faster than traditional rip-rap or concrete alternatives.
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Long-term reliability: The solution meets all BS EN standards, offering a 120-year design life for the polymer matrix.
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Enhanced performance: Post-establishment, the reinforced turf withstands much higher flow velocities than unreinforced grass.
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