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Temporary Road Access for a Coffee Plantation

Industry

Agriculture 

Year

2024

Area

5.8MM Sq Feet

Erosion Reducation

75%

Cost Reduction

50%

Background

A leading organic coffee estate, needed a temporary, eco-friendly access road for transporting harvested coffee beans, workers, and machinery.

 

Their existing dirt paths suffered from erosion, poor accessibility, and environmental degradation.

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The Challenge

The project faced three key challenges:

 

  • Heavy Rainfall: The dirt roads became unusable in wet conditions.

  • Soil Erosion: Continuous tractor movement degraded the landscape.

  • Temporary Requirement: Needed a removable, reusable road surface.

The Solution

They selected GridMats® OC - Heavy Duty, a lightweight, high-load grid system that protected the soil while supporting heavy machinery.

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GridMats OC - Heavy Duty

Product Used

  • Material: 100% Recycled Polypropylene

  • Dimensions: 459 mm x 558 mm x 40 mm

  • Approx. Weight: ~6 kg per m²

  • Empthy Grid Strength: 400 tons/m²

  • Compressive Strength: up to 4,000 tons/m²

  • Operating Temperature: 10°C to 80°C

  • Shape: Rectangle

  • Type: Outdoor

  • Thickness: 40mm

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Results & Benefits

✔ All-Weather Access: Allowed tractors and trucks to operate even during the monsoon season.

✔ Soil Protection: 75% reduction in erosion and compaction.

✔ Maintenance Savings: 50% reduction in road repair costs.

✔ Quick Installation & Removal: Reusable panels for future harvests.

✔ Eco-Friendly: No concrete or asphalt, preserving the plantation’s ecosystem.

"We found the perfect balance between durability and sustainability with GridMats. Our plantation roads remain intact even in heavy rains, and we save significantly on maintenance."

- Plantation Manager

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