Naue Case Studies
Bentofix® X and Secutex® – Smart barrier technology for sustainable urban transformation – Sighthill, UK
Naue’s Bentofix® X2 NSP 4900 Geosynthetic Clay Liner (GCL) played a key role in the remediation of a former industrial site in Sighthill, north of Glasgow. The site is being redeveloped for a major urban project including around 800 new homes, infrastructure, green space, retail and community facilities.
Access tracks & crane hardstandings at North Kyle Wind Farm, UK
By integrating advanced geotechnics, North Kyle Wind Farm exemplifies sustainable energy innovation, transforming former coal mining sites into a green power source for future generations.
Reinforced earthwork embankments for a watercourse realignment, UK
The project-specified erosion control at bends, stable embankments using site-won materials, and low hydraulic permeability to manage fluctuating water levels. Additionally, two earthwork embankments were needed for road crossings over the brook.
Sealing of a slurry silo in accordance with the Water Resources Act, Germany
The existing tank, with a concrete base 16 metres in diameter and a steel wall 3 metres high, required subsequent waterproofing to protect the building structure acting as barrier from the aggressive substances contained in the liquid slurry.
Haul roads & compounds for solar park, UK
As there's no shortage of space at Higher Stockbridge, all vehicles and equipment will be stationed on-site throughout the construction period, and rather than installing temporary haul routes across the site during the construction period, it was proposed that permanent access tracks were completed during the initial stages of construction.
Haul roads & compounds for solar park & electricity storage facility, UK
The Bulphan Fen Solar Farm and electricity storage facility is expected to generate sufficient green energy to power over 23,000 homes for the next 35 to 40 years, displacing around 16,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year when compared to electricity generation from non-renewables.
Pioneering port development with geogrids and geocomposites
The port of Brest is undergoing a major expansion, co-financed by the European Union and the Region of Bretagne. New industrial areas are being developed to support the growing marine renewable energy industry.
Base course reinforcement – Onshore enabling works for electrical cable installation, UK
The Moray West Offshore Wind Farm spans approximately 225 square kilometres. This 60-turbine project will contribute 882 megawatts of green energy to the National Grid, enough to supply electricity to about 1.3 million homes, equivalent to 50% of Scottish households.
Bentofix® Green – Reducing landslides – The future of sustainable sealing
In the picturesque Vögelsberg region of Tyrol, large-scale slope failures are a constant threat. Often caused by hydro-meteorological influences, these natural hazards require innovative and sustainable solutions. The EU project OPERANDUM aims to research effective and environmentally friendly measures to reduce landslides.
Secutex® – Base Protection & Separation for a Common Utility Tunnel in Hongkong
Located in Hong Kong, this extension project on reclaimed land aimed to accommodate population growth while ensuring a harmonious coexistence with the environment. The project integrates cutting-edge infrastructure, such as 1.7km of Common Utility Tunnel (CUT), that will be constructed. CUT is an underground tunnel passage of reinforced concrete construction, housing various utilities, to reduce excavation for future maintenance and energy saving with the District Cooling System.
Secugrid® reinforced soil to secure an old landfill site
To improve the emission situation at the old landfill "Am Knochen", it was necessary to remediate the waste dump and to include the mine dump in the remediation, considering the stability problems.
Base sealing system – Rainwater Harvesting Water Sustainability Project
With a surface area of 170,000 square meters and a depth of 10 meters, this artificial lake will be the first of its kind in India. It is being built to store one billion litres of rainwater over ten months, ensuring water availability throughout the year. The lake's construction relies on advanced technology, primarily Naue Carbofol® HDPE (high-density polyethylene) geomembranes, imported from Germany due to its exceptional durability and effectiveness in preventing water seepage.
Base course reinforcement – Haul road & access tracks for installation of HVDC link, UK
The "Shetland Renewable Connections" project intends to connect Shetland's wind farms to the Scottish mainland and the national grid by 2024. A pivotal part of this project is the 22 km connection between the HVDC Converter Station at Kergord and the Grid Supply Point at Gremista.
Waterside seal – Safety and efficiency in levee construction – Oder levee reinforcement, Germany
The flood defences in the Neuzeller Niederung showed considerable stability problems during the Oder floods at the turn of the millennium. Only intensive levee defence measures were able to avert the danger of a levee breach and flooding of the hinterland.
Bentofix® X – Lining of a balancing pond – HS2 Attenuation Pond – UK
In Warwickshire, just north of Long Itchington Wood, the preparatory operations for this project include the development of a main compound area with office space and welfare facilities, plus storage areas for materials and equipment, and the tunnel being constructed at Long Itchington will enable HS2 trains to pass directly beneath one of the county’s largest areas of ancient woodland. The area is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, and measures to avoid loss of the woodland were developed in consultation with Natural England.
Embankment stability works for reservoir renovation project – Grassholme Reservoir
This project shows how the reservoir's future resilience to high water levels can be ensured.
All from a single source: Supply and installation of a membrane tunnel waterproofing system
This flyer effectively summarises the key aspects of our involvement in the Drammen Tunnel project, highlighting the products, installation expertise, comprehensive service, and innovative solutions we provided.
Secugrid®, Combigrid® – Haul Road & Compounds for Onshore Wind Farm – UK
A new 15-turbine onshore wind farm is under construction in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Located between Dalmellington and Carsphairn, it’s estimated that the 67MW Benbrack Wind Farm will provide sufficient electricity to power 70,000 homes when full commercial operation is achieved in the summer of 2024.
Secutex® Soft Rock – Coastal defence and flood protection, Scharbeutz, Germany
The approx. 5.4 km long coastal strip of the city of Scharbeutz, which is frequently used by tourists is characterised by a wide sandy beach with a beach wall and a promenade, road and buildings behind it. This stretch of coast is largely unprotected from storm surges from the northeast. The coastal defences needed to be improved to protect the residents in this area. The state of Schleswig-Holstein subsidised this construction project.
Bentofix® – GCL as geobarrier to levees – Levee reinforcement in Beesel, The Netherlands
Due to the consequences of climate change and increased river discharges, the levees in the Maas Valley were raised and strengthened in several places to protect the village of Beesel from flooding in the future.
Combigrid® – Construction of access road across a flood zone – Redlands Farm Solar Park, Somerset, UK
The project design incorporates solar panels sited on tall posts to ensure the site maintains normal levels of operation – even in times of flooding. Essential to the project was the construction of almost 1,000 metres of unbound access roads.
Combigrid® – Temporary Haul Road – Dogger Bank, UK
Facilitating the onshore activities for this project would require the construction of over 17 miles of temporary haul roads across the Yorkshire countryside and, although temporary, construction of the roadways was required to be nothing less than substantial.
Secutex® Green – Temporary use of a biodegradable separation and filter nonwoven
The Wilhelm-Wisser-Schule (WWS) in Eutin, Germany, is bursting at the seams. For this reason, the school is planned to be expanded into a three and a half form entry school for around 550 pupils over the next few years. However, lessons will continue. As an alternative location, an interim school for the WWS will be set up on the fairground for around two years ....
Secutex® Soft Rock – Seabed Scour Remediation – Port of Southampton – UK
At ABP Port of Southampton’s City Cruise Terminal, Naue geotextile sand containers have been installed to remediate scour holes in the harbour bottom and prevent further scour. Southampton is the cruise capital of the UK, with over 430 cruise calls departing from the port each year. The port is one of the busiest deep-water ports in the UK and can accommodate any size of cruise ship. The port is also home to the UK’s second largest container terminal.
