EXTRAX mats safeguarded delicate turf and provided a stable base for excavator operations, allowing the contractor to build a retaining wall without damaging the bowling green.
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A local contractor faced a delicate challenge: constructing a new retaining wall right next to a bowling green.
Anyone who’s ever stepped onto a bowling green knows how fussy that surface is. It’s groomed, levelled, and cared for like a prized garden, and even the smallest disturbance can throw it off balance.
An excavator was needed to carry out the works, but the idea of heavy machinery rolling across soft turf sent alarm bells ringing. Protecting the surface while keeping work moving forward was the top priority, yet the options seemed limited.
How do you carry out major works on a site where even a footprint feels out of place?
That’s where ENVIREX stepped in with EXTRAX mats.
Built tough but designed with delicate surfaces in mind, EXTRAX mats provided a secure working base for the excavator. Instead of the machine sinking in or leaving behind deep tracks, the mats protected the green from any potential damage. This gave the crew a safe, steady platform to operate on without worrying about tearing up the surface.
They went down quickly and could be shifted around as the job progressed, making them a practical fit for a space that demanded extra care.
For the contractor and team, it was a practical way to keep the project moving without compromising the bowling green.
You could say it was the kind of quiet safeguard that makes the hard work feel a little easier!
With EXTRAX mats in place, the construction of the retaining wall has gone ahead smoothly. The green remains intact, the excavator has operated without incident, and the crew has been able to focus on the job rather than worrying about damage control.
The mats have proven their worth not just in protecting sensitive ground but also in giving the team peace of mind. For a project where mistakes weren’t an option, that confidence has been just as valuable as the physical protection.
It’s one of those cases where the right tools didn’t just support the work, they made it possible.
Economical solution for steel tracked excavators and crawler cranes.
We have lots of happy customers Australia-wide who have found the perfect bog mat solution for their ground protection needs.
Speak with our ground protection and access mat specialists to find out how ENVIREX can help you access your projects quickly and efficiently.
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