Silt Fencing

Silt fencing is used to prevent sediment from leaving a construction site.

Effective procedures put in place minimises sediment leaving a building site - preventing sand, soil, cement and other building materials from reaching our waterways.

Silt fencing should surround the site, and any soil stockpile on the site, to control sediment
Silt Fence around a stockpile
Failure to implement strategies to control sediment can result in fines for non-compliance.

The Sediment Control Centre has a range of silt fences that meet the needs of builders and civil contractors. The entire range is constructed of woven polypropylene, with a selvedged edge to prevent fraying and enhance durability.

Silt Fencing around perimeter of site

Name	Flow Rate	Features	Target Market	Comment
Standard SC01	30L/sec	Reasonable flow rate & strong construction	Builders	Flow rates are greater than cheaper imports – reducing the chance of damming and subsequent sediment loss.
Superior SC02	40L/sec	Tension tape & depth indicator	Builders & Civil Contractors	Easier to set up and less likely to collapse than the Standard Silt Fence-higher flow rate
Premium SC03	110L/sec	Builders & Civil Contractors	Target Market	More ‘freestanding’ than the above, making it easier to erect and more likely to be reused. Higher flow properties can manage steep slopes and areas of potentially high flow.