Case Study
Flex MSE installation River Test, Romsey
Location
Romsey
Date
September 2017
Client
Test Valley Council
Stakeholders
Environment Agency, Natural England
Tasks
- Remove failing wooden revetment
- Create a strong foundation for Flex MSE bags
- Install Flex MSE to replace old wooden revetment
- Hydro-seed Flex MSE bags
- Protect the integrity of the river bank
Key remarks
- Reinforced and strengthened river bank to prevent future erosion
- Low carbon footprint compared to other ‘hard’ revetment options
- Minimal impact on the public and the residents
- Increased flora along the bank face
Effects
- Very public site, Five Rivers worked with the client to ensure minimal disturbance to the public while Managing a safe work site.
- Five Rivers are an approved supplier and installer of flex MSE. For more details see here.
