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The Goal:
The goal of the Taiaotea Stream Environmental Enhancement project in Browns Bay was to rehabilitate the stream corridor while futureproofing the channel against erosion and stormwater damage. A key focus of the project was the reconstruction and realignment of the stream bank using the Flex MSE Vegetated Wall System supplied by Advance Landscape Systems, selected for its low-impact, high-performance characteristics.
The Challenge:
The Taiaotea Stream had been facing issues with bank instability, erosion, and vegetation degradation which are common problems in urbanised catchments with modified flows and aging infrastructure. To address this, Healthy Waters commissioned a redesign of the stream alignment, prioritising naturalised elements and bank stability while also creating a more resilient and biodiverse corridor.
The Solution:
Advance Landscape Systems supplied the Flex MSE Vegetated Wall System, which was installed along critical sections of the realigned stream by C.W. Glasgow Contractors. The Flex MSE system was chosen by Design Consultants Isthmus Group for its ability to provide both structural retention and a naturalised vegetated finish, ideal for a living streambank environment.
To integrate the Flex MSE walls into the natural stream setting, local grass seeds and groundcover mix was applied to the bags using a hydroseeder, selected for their low-maintenance performance and fast establishment. Native carex secta grasses were planted directly into the top rows of bags to provide shade for the stream habitat. This planting complemented surrounding riparian enhancement zones, supporting improved water quality and habitat.
Why Flex MSE was chosen for this project
The Flex MSE Vegetated Wall System played a pivotal role in the success of the Taiaotea Stream enhancement project. By combining performance engineering with ecological sensitivity, this solution demonstrates how infrastructure can work in harmony with natural systems — achieving resilience, aesthetic, and environmental outcomes in a single design.
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