Project Overview
The project involved the installation of reinforcement mesh to stabilize a grassed area at Chester Zoo, which is used as overspill car parking. This was necessary due to the existing hard-standing car park's inability to accommodate all visitor vehicles.

Location and Stakeholders

• Location: Chester Zoo, Chester
• Owners: North of England Zoological Society
• Consultants: Bullen Consultants, Stockport
• Contractor: V J Donegan Civil Engineering, Stockport
• Sub-Contractor: A B Construction Services, Chesterfield

Solution Description
The solution involved grading the area and installing fin drains, followed by laying TENAX Turf Reinforcement Mesh in 4m wide roadways. This allowed cars to drive along designated paths and park in specified areas. The mesh facilitated grass growth through its structure, creating a stable surface that prevented rutting and damage.

Product Details

• Product: TENAX Turf Reinforcement Mesh (Premium)
• Specifications: Width 2m, Length 30m, Colour Green, High-density polyethylene, Mesh size 27mm x 27mm, Weight per m2 640gms, Peak tensile strength 4.5kN/m
• Fixing Pins: U-Pins and J-Pins made of 6mm ribbed steel, recommended usage of 100 pins per roll

Conclusion
The TENAX Turf Reinforcement Mesh was chosen for its simplicity, ease of installation, and cost-effectiveness. It provided a durable solution for the high traffic area, ensuring the grass remained intact and functional for parking.

Additional Applications
The mesh is also suitable for caravan parks, golf course pathways, recreation areas, grassed access routes, parking of light aircraft, lawns with heavy pedestrian use, and grass verges in urban and parkland areas.

Contact Information
For further information, contact Tenax UK Limited at Ash Road, Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wrexham, LL13 9JT, Tel: 01978 664667, Email: [email protected].