{"id":88693,"date":"2025-06-18T07:22:56","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T05:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maccaferri.com\/in\/?p=88693"},"modified":"2025-06-18T11:20:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T09:20:10","slug":"drainage-management-using-macdrain-at-surat-metro-line-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maccaferri.com\/in\/news\/drainage-management-using-macdrain-at-surat-metro-line-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Drainage Management using MacDrain at Surat Metro Line, India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-mac-container-block box-container\"><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>Maccaferri\u2019s MacDrain, <a href=\"https:\/\/rdso.indianrailways.gov.in\/\">RDSO <\/a>approved sustainable drainage management system, replacing traditional boulders helped to cut cost and save time.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>The Dream City Depot, a crucial hub for train maintenance and storage on Corridor CI of the Surat Metro Rail Phase-I, faced a major challenge due to the scarcity of quality filter material during the construction of retaining walls. With project specifications requiring a 600mm thick drainage layer using traditional filter media, sourcing boulders due to rapid urbanization and stringent environmental restrictions posed a serious risk of delays and cost overruns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>Maccaferri addressed this challenge by introducing RDSO complaint MacDrain, an RDSO advanced drainage geocomposite that replaced the need for boulders as conventional filter material. Offering superior drainage management, MacDrain is lightweight, flexible, and easy to install, enabling the contractor to save time, reduce costs, and avoid dependence on scarce filter material. This innovative and sustainable solution showcases how sustainable engineering can improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>To know more about our drainage management solutions, click here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maccaferri.com\/in\/applications\/drainage-of-structures\/\">https:\/\/www.maccaferri.com\/in\/applications\/drainage-of-structures\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>Or write us at <a href=\"mailto:info.in@maccaferri.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">info.in@maccaferri.com<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maccaferri\u2019s MacDrain (drainage geocomposite) was used at Surat Metro\u2019s Dream City Depot as a sustainable, cost-effective drainage solution. 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