Neoloy® Geocells provide a sustainable drainage system (SUDS) or advanced stormwater management technique for the localized control of stormwater.
Neoloy Geocells are a sustainable drainage system (SUDS) or water management technique for the localized control of stormwater in South Africa. Neoloy cellular confinement preserves the soil structure, tolerates high sheet-flow conditions and is self-draining for high infiltration into the soil.
Stormwater runoff, once considered a nuisance to be removed of as quickly as possible, is now considered a resource to be managed locally, close to where it hits the ground. The idea is to reduce the impact of built areas and promote the natural movement of water on-site by harvesting and infiltration to underground water sources.
Today’s planning policies and construction guidelines mandate water strategies based on integrated water management to seeks to mitigate the impact of surface water discharges, improve runoff quality, reduce the risk of flooding and augment potable water resources.
Neoloy Geocells integrated in the structural layers of concrete paving block systems can best reduce stormwater by maximizing infiltration in structural layers, thereby reducing runoff and flooding and filtering pollutants. The high Neoloy Geocell reinforcement factor enables the use of open grade aggregate, which has lower strength than engineered stone, but greater permeability.
Neoloy Geocells preserve the soil structure, tolerate high sheet-flow conditions and are self-draining for high infiltration into the soil.
Neoloy Geocells are also ideal for soil protection of contoured open-channel gravel drainage ditches and bioswales used to manage stormwater runoff. They prevent soil erosion and channeling while providing an excellent growth medium for the growth of turf and vegetation, or preventing aggregate movement in gravel ditches. This assists the on-site infiltration to reduce runoff, filter pollutants, prevent flooding and augment underground water resources.
In addition, Neoloy Geocells stormwater management systems can be used with permeable pavement systems, such as concrete paving blocks to enhance pavement drainage.
Unique Neoloy® polymer – very high resistance to UV, oxidation, water, extreme temperatures
Neoloy Geocells® enable cost-effective drainage and containment solutions for airports to dispose of stormwater runoff safely and ecologically.
Large paved areas in South African airports require best management practices for drainage systems and stormwater management to mitigate the impact of runoff water and prevent flooding. Containment ponds or basins retain runoff water to treat for pollutants before infiltration into the ground or nearby water sources. The prevention of flooding and dry detention ponds is needed to reduce the attraction to wildlife, specifically birds, as they pose a safety hazard to aircraft and aviation.
Neoloy Geocells are ideal for maintaining the structure and strength of every variety of airport pavement, comfortably withstanding stormwater conditions. Neoloy also provides excellent soil protection for ditches and bioswales and enables several options for glycol runoff containment, storage and recycling. As such it is a comprehensive solution for airports facing adverse stormwater.
Additionally, Neoloy provides an excellent surface medium for turf and vegetation growth. In addition to conserving green spaces, this also helps reduce runoffs and filter pollutants
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