Long-Term Geotextiles Needed at Moonlight Track

Near Queenstown, New Zealand, ancient landslip soil and rock has become exposed. Heavy rains have begun swift erosion, and road crews, protecting Moonlight Track, had to bring down 90 – 100 tons of rocks that overhung an access road. The rock, while appearing stable, crumbled quickly when crews began their work. A temporary tarpaulin has been installed over the danger zone, and a long-term geotextile cover and protection scheme is being designed.