Prologis Tijuana Warehouse

PROJECT BACKGROUND

Prologis is a leader in logistics real estate solutions. One of its warehouse facilities in Tijuana, Mexico is surrounded by slopes.

PROBLEM

Prologis wanted to protect the slopes from potential erosion and instability. The customer wanted a cost effective solution that would offer a long-term benefit.

SOLUTION

The customer did not want a vegetated system because the region is arid and prone to wildfires, and the facility does not have the proper irrigation system for large plantings.

Approximately 50,000 m2 of PYRAMAT® 25 Turf Reinforcement Mat (TRM) was selected to protect the slopes from potential erosion. PYRAMAT 25 offers up to 25 years of erosion control and slope protection for moderate slopes. It is engineered with low light penetration to prevent the loss of soil, even when there is no vegetation. It also features high quality UV resistance, making it suitable for applications in arid and semi-arid environments.   A geotextile was also laid under the PYRAMAT to inhibit vegetation.

Features & Benefits

• Superior UV resistance for up to 25 year design life

• Recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a Best Management Practice (BMP) to improve water quality

• Patented trilobal X3® Fiber Technology helps lock in seeds and promote rapid root mass development

• Promotes infiltration of surface water

• Resistant to both hydraulic and non-hydraulic stresses

• Environmentally-friendly solution for improving groundwater quality and protecting wildlife

• Easy installation equals reduced time and costs