In anticipation of the forthcoming rainy season, hydro seeding is undertaken to ensure the bulk ecological rehabilitation of the environment
Vegetation on embankments and slopes are planted to combat soil erosion. A mix of indigenous and commercially available grass species are being planted.
The grass cover is designed to contain a ‘mother crop’ that germinates very quickly and ensures quick erosion protection and stabilisation of the embankments. The ‘mother crop’ is then slowly replaced by more sustainable perennial species that ensures long term stabilisation on all areas that requires protection. Natural colonisation forms part of this process and ensure a low maintenance and hardened vegetation cover.
Where construction activities had taken place, Gautrain will reinstate the environment to its original state. Where clearing and grubbing has taken place, the topsoil is stockpiled and will be reinstated once construction activities had been completed.
Construction Update
- CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – JUNE AND JULY August 26, 2011A) CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION AND THE START OF PHASE 2 OPERATIONS On 02 August 2011 the second phase of the Gautrain System – the route linking Rosebank Station in Johannesburg to Hatfield Station in Tshwane – was opened for commercial service. This follows the initial launch of Gautrain services on 08 June 2010, just three days […]
Newsroom
- Gautrain is the proud transport partner for the 2012 SAAF Airshow May 10, 2012
- Gautrain Media Release – 25 April 2012 April 25, 2012
- SHOOTING OF GAUTRAIN BUS DRIVER CONDEMNED March 19, 2012
- February 2012 bus strike reimbursement procedure February 20, 2012
