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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Workshop: Constructed Wetland Build & Plant - Feb 2010

The workshop to complete a constructed wetland system on the Riverbend farm, near the InSynch Training Centre to recycle the grey and blackwater coming from the cottage.
The workshop was held on the 20th February 2010.



Maria & Porcia preparing the outlet pipe.


Yes Maria... that is the wetland....^%#%@@


Packing in the layers of stone.


Brare Rabbit..?


"Get a move on guys... I need to flush the toilet tonight!!!!"

"Two Beers for me thanx!!"

It seems you have broken a sweat Maria... Gothard will be impressed.


Grinning Bear - Mike (from Green Free Pools).


Discussing the finer details of Blackwater management...


Mike dancing with a piece of corrugated iron... Boom Boom!!


Organic compost being spread, just before the planting begins.


Luke & Liam adding their strength and advice... thanx Guys!!


Nearly ready for the plants..


The models have arrived.


Team photo at the end of a busy, fun and fruitfull day!!!
All we need do now, is final connect the septic tank diversion pipe, allow the Phragmites's (common reed) roots to grow a little, build up a diversity of effective and friendly microorganisms and wallah.... we have a nature friendly, easy to mantain black and grey water recycling plant in our back yard.
Thanx, everyone for you help!
Alastair Armstrong
InSynch Sustainable Technologies (Pty) Ltd

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