Carrshield Lead Mine Restoration

Lead mine restoration works including soil testing, analytical services and a two-stage hydroseeding application using ProGanics and Flexterra with a specially tailored seed mixture.

Project overview

• Location: Carrshield Lead Mine

• Service: Mine restoration, soil testing, ProGanics, Flexterra and specialist hydroseeding

• Value: £40,000

Scope of works

• Soil testing and analytical services

• Two-stage hydroseeding application of ProGanics and Flexterra at 400g/m2

• Specially tailored seed mixture designed to assist with locking up heavy metals and revegetating heavily lead-laden soils

• Works undertaken using in-house tractor and Finn T170 hydroseeder

• Application by specially trained operators

Project details

Oliver Brown Ltd carried out specialist restoration works at Carrshield Lead Mine, including soil testing, analytical services and a two-stage hydroseeding application using ProGanics and Flexterra at 400g/m2. A specially tailored seed mixture was used to assist with locking up heavy metals within the soils and supporting revegetation on heavily lead-laden ground.

Outcome

Specialist hydroseeding and soil restoration works were completed across 6,000 square metres using in-house equipment and trained operators.

Key project information

• 6,000 square metres applied

• ProGanics and Flexterra at 400g/m2

• In-house tractor and Finn T170 hydroseeder

• Value £40,000

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