Project BEVA GreenMatt - Mandalika Circuit Road Access

Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara – The construction of the Mandalika Circuit has placed Lombok on the global tourism and sports map. Beyond the glamorous racetrack, a massive effort has been made to build supporting infrastructure, one of which is the access road. This road development project, which involved a cut-and-fill process in a hilly topographical area, faced a critical challenge: how to ensure slope stability while maintaining the balance of the natural ecosystem?

To answer this challenge, the access road development project for the Mandalika Circuit adopted an innovative solution: BEVA GreenMatt from Bevananda. This product was chosen as a soil retention medium that is not only effective but also capable of restoring the natural properties of the soil, an approach that differs significantly from conventional methods, such as concrete revetments.

BEVA GreenMatt: Engineering that is Friendly to Nature

BEVA GreenMatt is a geocomposite mat specifically designed for slope stabilization, erosion control, and revegetation. Its unique working principle makes it an ideal solution for the Mandalika project:

• Optimal Slope Stability: During the cut and fill process, the created slopes are highly vulnerable to erosion from rain and wind. BEVA GreenMatt functions as a robust surface reinforcement for the soil. The three-dimensional structure of this mat holds soil particles in place, preventing landslides and erosion, thereby creating a stable foundation for the road.
• Restoring the Natural Properties of Soil: Unlike concrete revetments or other hard materials that kill the natural properties of the soil, BEVA GreenMatt is specifically designed as an ideal medium for vegetation growth. Its mesh, which is made of steel wire coated with a geomat, holds seeds and plant seedlings, protects them from water flow, and allows them to take strong root in the soil.
• Natural and Effective Revegetation: A concrete wall would make the slope barren and arid. In contrast, BEVA GreenMatt promotes natural revegetation. Over time, grass, shrubs, or local plants will grow to cover the entire surface of the mat. This vegetation not only biologically strengthens the soil retention structure through its root system but also restores a beautiful green landscape, harmonizing the infrastructure with Mandalika's pristine environment.
• Long-Term and Sustainable Solution: With revegetation, GreenMatt becomes a permanent and sustainable solution. The growing plants will continue to reinforce the soil, creating a healthy mini-ecosystem along the slope.

The Synergy Between Development and Conservation

The use of BEVA GreenMatt in the Mandalika Circuit access road project is a clear testament to a commitment to modern civil engineering practices that focus not only on functionality but also on environmental sustainability. Instead of creating a rigid structure that is foreign to the surrounding environment, this project chose to work with nature.

The collaboration with Bevananda, which provided this innovative solution, demonstrates how local manufacturers can be key partners in national-scale projects. The result is an access road that is not only safe and stable but also environmentally friendly, aligning man-made beauty with the natural splendor of Lombok that has long been its main attraction.