Local Supplier: Rochester Concrete Products
Structure: Ballantrae Apartments
Location: Eagan, MN
Project Scope: 3,400 square feet | Recon Limestone | Stained Finish
Objective: Create a flat space for the construction of parking lots and an apartment building

At the Ballantrae Apartments site in Eagan, Minnesota, elevation changes posed a challenge during early construction phases. To prepare the site for new apartment buildings and parking areas, a retaining wall was required to level the terrain and support a stable building pad. The final solution was a 3,400-square-foot retaining wall constructed using stained Recon Limestone blocks.

This new wall successfully addressed the site’s grade changes, making it possible to move forward with the construction of both the building pad and the parking lot. The wall offers more than just site functionality—it provides long-term structural support and reduces the need for future maintenance. Designed with durability in mind, the Recon system delivers strength while adding a clean, natural look to the project site.

Using Recon’s large block retaining wall system, the team achieved the necessary height and footprint while maintaining visual appeal. The limestone texture and custom stain finish helped the wall blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape and architectural elements of the apartment complex.

Rochester Concrete Products, the local supplier for this project, played a key role in ensuring material availability and construction efficiency. Their support helped keep the project timeline on track and ensured consistent product quality throughout.

This installation demonstrates how precast retaining wall systems like Recon can effectively solve grade challenges while creating usable, flat space for development. It’s a reliable, low-maintenance solution that meets both functional and aesthetic demands—ideal for multi-family residential projects like Ballantrae Apartments.