Bardon Aggregates - Rock Armour River Defence Projects


Fal River Diversion:

Constructed in 1996, this bank protection was designed to prevent erosion of a pinch point.

   Rock Armour Fal River Diversion

Pentewan River Bank Protection:

Constructed in 1998 to protect the river bank and cycleway from the effects of river erosion and to replace worn timber.

   Rock Armour at Pentewan

Tees Barrage:

40,000 tonnes of Rock Armour were used in the construction of the Tees Barrage, Stockton On Tees, Cleveland.

   Rock Armour at Tees Barrage

River Protection, Cumbria:

For its river protection contract in Cumbria, the NRA specified Rock Armour from Bardon Aggregates.

   Rock Armour in use at Cumbria

River Wear, Bishop Auckland:

Special 1.5 tonne blocks were used to stop river bank erosion and protect Newton Cap Road and Rail Viaduct on the River Wear, Bishop Auckland.

   Rock Armour in use at Bishop Auckland

River Humber Passenger Rail Line:

Bardon Aggregates Rock Armour were used on the bank of the River Humber to protect the passenger rail line. 70,000 tonnes was supplied by rail.

   Rock Armour on the river bank at Humber