PROJECT DETAIL

Background

This bitumen earth dam lining project in Worcester in the Western Cape involved lining a large earth dam or water storage basin to improve water retention and reduce seepage risk. Bitumen systems can be considered for selected dam lining, repair or waterproofing applications depending on site conditions, substrate, detailing and long-term performance requirements.

PROJECT DETAIL

Site Conditions

Large earth dam profiles around Worcester in the Western Cape require systematic surface preparation, controlled detailing at transitions and practical sequencing across a wide footprint. Exact site details can be updated once confirmed.

Challenge

At approximately 15,000 m², the lined footprint required careful planning of surface preparation, membrane runs, overlaps and anchor detailing across a large earth dam basin without compromising continuity at slopes and penetrations.

Our Approach

Damtech applied a bitumen-based lining or waterproofing system suited to the earth dam application, with surface preparation and detailing completed to support water retention across the project footprint. Area taken from source filename — confirm measured area before publishing if required.

OUTCOME

Result

Bitumen earth dam lining work was completed across an estimated 15,000 m² footprint, supporting improved water retention on the Worcester earth dam application in the Western Cape.

Approximately 15,000 m² bitumen earth dam lining for water retention in Worcester in the Western Cape.
Surface preparation and detailing across a large earth dam footprint.
Bitumen system suited to selected earth dam lining applications.
Supplier-backed material warranty where applicable on qualifying materials.

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