Groundscapes Express, Inc was awarded the South Coast Rail project to bring the MBTA commuter rail service to New Bedford and other communities south of Boston.
Our crews worked on over 24 miles of track, 6 overhead bridges, grade crossings, 11 culverts, and additional systems and infrastructure.
Our team Installed over 300,000 linear feet of FilterMitt™️ erosion control.
Groundscapes Express, Inc. worked through every season even during uncertain times to help this project stay on track.
Brownsite Westerly, R.I – 2011
Located near an old water tank that had been sandblasted for cleaning and new painting, Groundscapes Express, Inc had a contractor come in to remov the polluted soil. Next the crew from Groundscapes Express, Inc applied the two products EarthBlanket™ and erosion control, FilterMitts™
On a 1:1 and 2:1 slope these two products were able to amend the soil rather than the traditional loom and synthetic netting.
The FilterMitts™ and EarthBlanket™ covered and stabilized the soil by 100%. This process can be done at any time of year in various weather conditions.
Mount Auburn – 2009
Groundscapes Express, Inc worked with Mount Auburn to remove the non-native plants and replace it with native plants and erosion control.
The first step was to remove the pressure treated ties.
Next, Groundscapes Express, Inc placed dead trees and stumps to create water bars and stabilization.
The crew then blew in the product EarthBlanket™, which also aided in stabilizing the slopes.
Lastly, FilterMitts™ were placed in lieu of the pressure treated ties to act as a border to separate the paths. More of the EarthBlanket™ was spread to help hold in the FilterMitts™.
Native plants were then directly planted right into the FilterMitts™.
