Background
A Brisbane-based development site located within a residential area was undergoing development for light industrial warehousing.
Challenge
Dust emitting from vehicle access roads, exposed broad acre areas, and stockpiles were a concern for both the client and surrounding residents.
Soil stabilisation and erosion control were also required due to the number of exposed batters. The site had recently experienced a rain event and there was further rainfall forecast for the region
A dust suppression program was implemented to reduce particulate movement from access roads and wind exposure across broadacre areas and stockpiles.
Solution
Vital Chemical completed a site assessment covering the site’s vehicle access roads (both heavy and moderate use), broad acre areas, stockpiles, and batters.
Vital Bon-Matt P47-VR1 was recommended for application across the broadacre areas, stockpiles, and batters.
Part of Vital Chemical’s erosion and sediment control range, this product is a multipurpose veneer designed for applications requiring short-term stabilisation with strength, durability, and flexibility.
Vital Bon-Matt RDS (S72) was recommended for the site’s vehicle access roads and hardstand areas.
A certified non-hazardous, natural polymer formulation designed for effective haul road dust and erosion control, Vital Bon-Matt RDS (S72) is suitable for use in areas of extreme environmental sensitivity and for temporary surface stabilisation.
Result
The application of Vital Bon-Matt P47-VR1 enabled the client to significantly reduce dust emissions from broadacre areas and stockpiles, with the treated batters also receiving effective stabilisation.
Vital Bon-Matt RDS (S72), applied to vehicle access roads and hardstand areas, also reduced dust emissions, improved on-site visibility, and enhanced air quality for nearby residents.
Following the success of this approach, the client replicated the dust management program at subsequent project sites.
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