In New South Wales, the Port Kembla berth upgrade project involved a new sheet-pile installation next to the LNG carrier berth. The project team chose Kyowa Filter Unit® Rockbags due to their proven performance in challenging marine environments.
Approximately 100 Filter Unit® Rockbags, made from 100% recycled materials, were utilized to provide structural support and sealing protection around the sheet-pile installation. The flexibility of the Filter Unit® Rockbag system allowed it to conform effectively to the irregular seabed profile, creating a secure and durable foundation that met both engineering and environmental objectives.
Taking into consideration the port’s operational demands, time and practicality were key factors in the design and installation process. Kyowa Filter Unit® Rockbags offered a solution that could be rapidly deployed and easily adapted to on-site conditions without the need for specialised heavy rock or extensive underwater construction, or seabed levelling.
Furthermore, using recycled materials also aligned with the port’s sustainability goals, ensuring that the upgrade not only improved operational safety and resilience but also reduced environmental impact.
This project further highlights how Kyowa Filter Unit® Rockbags deliver effective, sustainable, and efficient solutions for complex coastal and marine infrastructure challenges.
📸 Images and project story courtesy of Bluemont