Local Government

EARTHLOK™ is the trusted solution for local government projects, delivering long-lasting erosion control for roads, parks, and vital infrastructure.

Permanent Protection. Minimal Maintenance. Maximum Value.

Why EarthLokTM is the smart investment for local government infrastructure

One-and-Done Protection – Minimal Maintenance, Zero Rework

Local councils are increasingly tasked with maintaining ageing and critical public infrastructure — often with limited budgets and rising community expectations. Traditional erosion control methods like rip rap/rock beaching may seem cost-effective at first, but they frequently require ongoing maintenance due to washout during high-flow events.
EARTHLOK™ offers a smarter, long-term alternative. As a flexible concrete matting system, it conforms to natural terrain, resists undermining, and allows for sub-surface drainage. Once installed, it stays in place — no maintenance, no rework, and no return visits — freeing up maintenance budgets for proactive infrastructure upgrades elsewhere.

Engineered for Cost Savings Over the Long Term

The true cost of erosion control isn’t just in the initial installation – it’s in the years of reactive maintenance that follow. Rip rap often leads to ongoing challenges, from edge erosion to full failure during extreme weather. EARTHLOK™ eliminates these hidden lifecycle costs. Engineered for long-term durability, it delivers lasting protection without repeated intervention. Councils can reinvest savings from avoided repairs into broader resilience programs – extending asset life while enhancing community outcomes.

Faster Installs, Less Disruption

With installation rates exceeding 1,000 m² per day, EARTHLOK™ allows councils and contractors to complete works faster and more efficiently. Its flexible design reduces the need for earthworks, conforms to ground contours, and requires minimal site preparation – resulting in less disruption to roads, footpaths, parks and public amenities. This fast and efficient process reduces project timelines and costs while minimising community inconvenience – a critical consideration for works in built-up or high-use areas.

A Smarter Strategy for Critical Asset Protection

By adopting a ”do it once, do it right” solution like EARTHLOK™, local councils can move beyond reactive maintenance and short-term fixes. Backed by proven case studies, performance data, and long-term field results, EARTHLOK™ supports a proactive infrastructure strategy – one that prioritises durability, budget certainty, and long-term community resilience.

Highlighted Projects

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EARTHLOK™ installed as a stormwater channel as part of the Calwell Naturalisation Project for the ACT Government.
EARTHLOK™ installed as a stormwater channel as part of a remediation project for Broken Hill Cemetery.
EARTHLOK™ installed as an outlet drain for Central Coast Council.
EARTHLOK™ installed for a stormwater channel for Central Coast Council.
EARTHLOK™ installed as a table drain for Clarence City Council.
EARTHLOK™ installed to protect a bridge abutment for Colac Shire Council.
EARTHLOK™ installed for culvert protection for City of Greater Geelong Council.
EARTHLOK™ installed for embankment protection for City of Greater Geelong Council.
EARTHLOK™ installed as a table drain for Goulburn Mulwaree Council.
EARTHLOK™ installed by Delaney Civil for Hilltops Council as treatment pond spillways at Harden WWTP.
EARTHLOK™ installed by Multiworks for swale drains at Quarry Park in Footscray.
EARTHLOK™ installed as a table drain for Pyrenees Shire Council.
EARTHLOK™ installed as an overflow easement for Tasmanian Central Coast Council.
EARTHLOK™ installed for embankment and culvert protection for Toowoomba Regional Council.
EARTHLOK™ installed as a table drain for Warwick Shire Council.
EARTHLOK™ installed throughout the Yarra Ranges for multiple different drainage applications for the Yarra Ranges Shire Council.

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