Bakers Creek – Karamea
Protection from the elements on the wild West Coast
At a Glance
Location:
Karamea, West Coast
Crop:
Blueberries
Challenge:
Create strong protection in an unpredictable location
Solution:
Super Spindel with V System hail protection
Key components:
Plant support structure with integrated protection
The challenge
Establishing a new blueberry operation on the West Coast presents unique challenges due to frequent hail storms and unpredictable weather patterns. Bakers Creek needed a robust, engineered structure that could protect their young plants while handling the region’s demanding conditions.
Working closely with the clients, we developed a project brief focused on creating a bird-proof enclosure to protect the plants from frequent hail storms while maintaining structural integrity in challenging coastal conditions.
The solution
Our approach delivered a system designed specifically for West Coast conditions:
- Site-specific environmental analysis
- Enhanced structural reinforcement
- Complete bird exclusion system
- Integrated hail protection
- Weather-resistant design
The structure incorporates:
- Heavy-duty support system
- Bungee Crossover technology
- Advanced protection integration
- Optimised growing environment
- Future expansion capability
The results
- Complete bird protection achieved
- Enhanced hail resistance
- Structural integrity ensured
- Protected growing environment
- Optimised plant establishment
- Long-term durability secured
