KAMAL SALAMEH

Reclamation

Land reclamation, usually known as reclamation, and also known as land fill, is the process of creating new land from ocean, riverbeds, or lake. The land reclaimed is known as reclamation ground or land fill.

Three common ways of land reclamation

• Landfill
• Empondering
• Derelict Land

Like road works, reclamation work also requires precision and accuracy in the placement of the various layers. Quality control in this discipline is important to ensure that the finished ground is suitable for the ultimate purpose of the area. Reclamation work is carried out by placing material in 20 cm layers so it requires excellent precision that is afforded by using GPS graders and bulldozers. The compaction of the ground after it has been placed is also critical. Depending on the finished area, the ground is usually compacted to either 95 or 98% of relative density, therefore the compaction technique and testing are critical.

One of our strengths is the ability to deploy a dedicated laboratory onsite for larger projects. We have a QA/QC team deployed to the site to ensure prompt testing and allow for large areas to be reclaimed.