Coopers Lane

Project Description

The client approached me following the heavy rainfall that occurred in our region.

The property is situated in a vast catchment area, and the main objective was to control the water flow and prevent it from inundating the house and gardens.

To begin, I started at the highest point of the property and constructed a drain that followed the contour, directing water both towards the road and a natural gully.

Next, we built a swale along the contour of the land, extending across the entire catchment area. This swale was planted with native plants and flowers to promote biodiversity.

In order to enhance the infrastructure, we made improvements to all the roads and drains on the property.

To create more level areas, I designed two terraces using Corten steel. Additionally, we incorporated French drains along all structures to redirect any surface water away from the property.

To ensure the stability of the land, we constructed rock and large boulder walls. As an aesthetic feature, natural river rocks were used to cover most of the areas.

By implementing these measures, we successfully controlled the water flow and protected the property from future extreme rain events.