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Flood Control International now has a Patent Pending for an innovative Multi-Span Flip Up Flood Barrier.
This new design of flood barrier allows for multiple flip up units to operate together without the need for intermediate posts, and can provide flood protection over an unlimited length.
In an undeployed state, the barrier is indistinguishable from the surrounding floor surface; it sits perfectly level within the surrounding ground and can house a range of surface finishes to suit most environments.
There are no exposed seals or gaskets and current designs are up to 12ft (4 metres) tall.
FCI recently installed a further 6 floodgates to the waterfront. The gates use aluminium panels and were timber-clad to provide a smarter finish.
FCI has the contract to provide 30 floodgates to the entire seafront, which is being delivered in phases.
FCI recently installed and handed over a 30ft wide 13ft tall rolling floodgate for the new $10bn LNG Terminal at Golden Pass, Texas.
The gate was fabricated in two halves for shipping and then bolted together on site. When in place, the wheels of the gate retract into the body, allowing it to sit down on its gaskets thus providing a watertight seal.
We’re supporting the Environment Agency Flood Action Campaign.
In England there are over 5 million homes at risk of flooding, with the average cost of flooding to a home standing at around £30,000. Flooding also brings a significant risk to life.
The campaign is focused on helping people know what action to take in a flood, based on the EA’s Prepare. Act. Survive. flood guide.
Find the Environment Agency ‘what to do in a flood’ page here.
We supplied 14 double leaf lift hinge gates for a flood protection project at Glen Canyon Dam, to protect their transformers against high downstream river levels (4 gates have now been installed).
Glen Canyon Dam, standing at 710 feet, is the second highest concrete-arch dam in the United States, second only to Hoover Dam which stands at 726 feet.
Anyone would think we go searching for the most picturesque locations to install our floodgates (see recent posts)!
We’re delighted that McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd have awarded us the sub-contract package for the design, supply and installation of lift hinge floodgates for the Hawick Flood Protection Scheme, on behalf of their client, Scottish Borders Council.
This state-of-the art £88m scheme in the Scottish Borders is one of the largest flood defence projects ever carried out in Scotland. It will protect the town of Hawick against flood events up to a 1 in 75 year level for many years to come.
Do floodgate locations and photos get any more picturesque than this one?
Taken in Whitehaven today, after our site guys have finished our latest install. Next stop Hull.
Could we be more excited?
After a 9 month wait for delivery and fresh from having the FCI branding applied, our new van is ready to go out on the road with our UK install team!
Flood Control International recently designed and supplied a flood barrier system to Balfour Beatty and the Environment Agency to protect the notorious Cowley Bridge junction.
This area has flooded several times causing mass washouts, damage to infrastructure and delay or suspension of all train services. The flood barrier system uses a below ground cut-off beam, sectional rubber bungs to surround the rails, and then a demountable barrier to raise the flood protection height up to 3ft (900mm) above ground level. The removable posts and beams are securely stored adjacent to the location and full erection takes under 10 minutes, meaning deployment can be left until just before required, rather than significantly in advance as is the problem with other solutions tried at this location, keeping trains running for longer, and with speedier recovery after any flood.
Flood Control International recently supplied ‘Drop Down’ flood barriers to a project in New York. The flood barriers usually reside above the opening out of the way, and when triggered lower to form full flood protection up to 5ft high. The flood barriers were selected as they are virtually invisible when not in use, simple to operate and 100% effective.
Flood Control International’s Vertical Rising Flood Barriers protect MSK Cancer Center in New York. The flood barriers rise using hydraulic rams to make three 36ft long flood barriers up to 5ft high.
When in the lowered position the flood barriers are invisible, hidden under the granite paving which is held in a stainless steel ‘tray’ at the top of the barrier.
Flood Control International’s demountable flood barriers now protect two sites in Carlisle which suffered heavy flooding in 2017.
Protection heights to 6.8ft height were required, with FCI’s overall solution using Flood Doors, Demountable Flood Barriers and Steel Lift-Hinged Flood Gates for the main goods entrance.
In this extraordinary time of uncertainty, Flood Control International would like to give an update on how the company is dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.
We are closely monitoring developments regarding COVID-19 and are following the correct steps to ensure the wellbeing of our employees which is our priority.·We are following guidance·from the·Government and NHS.
We have implemented procedures based on Government guidelines to ensure that all staff areas are free from infection. Our offices are arranged so that work stations are a minimum of 2 metres apart and our department offices are all individually isolated to prevent spread of any infection should it occur.
We are also implementing a home working policy for staff when possible. Our IT infrastructure and remote working capability allows us to continue working effectively with minimal disruption.
Essentially, it is ‘Business as Usual’, albeit at a distance.
We wish to assure all our clients that we are committed to providing uninterrupted service and support in spite of the unprecedented circumstances. We will take whatever action is necessary to maintain continuity of business operations.
Thank you for your continued support, trust and patience during this time.
Flood Control International is protecting a large new development at Cardiff Lane, Dublin to 9ft height with demountable flood barriers. We have been working with architects and suppliers for 2 years so that the entire flood control system is fully removable leaving only small cast in sockets when not in place. Special posts were required due to the small footprint when tight up against windows. Special designs are the norm for Flood Control International where each situation needs special attention to get it right for architects, contractors and the end users.
Flood Control International’s recently installed test panel of floodglass had its best test to-date when Storm Ciara caused large waves to eject stones onto Sidmouth’s seafront.
The test was exactly what Flood Control International was after to prove the effectiveness of the designed glass floodwalls in this aggressive environment.
The photograph shows what was a clean tarmac path with the stones and debris thown up by the waves.
Flood Control International recently fully commissioned a drop-down flood barrier to Crossrail’s new Liverpool Street Station.
The flood barrier is shown in the photograph up above the opening, and it is driven downwards when floodwater is detected or a local switch is operated. There is full manual back up also in case of power failure.
Flood Control International’s glass flood barriers were featured in a BBC piece in Sidmouth. A test panel of engineered flood glass design to withstand impact loads during storm events was installed at the seafront in Sidmouth as a trial against the coastal shingle thrown up by waves. The next few months will see if the glass is adopted for the entire coastal defence scheme.
This trial, in partnership with the Environment Agency and local government, is set up to see if investment in a significant glass floodwall project would be suitable for the exposed location.
Flood Control International’s design of the marine grade stainless steel framing and the glass itself is ideally suited to seafront locations.
Flood Control International recently supplied four drop-down flood barriers to British Telecom’s exchange building in Londonderry. The flood barriers usually reside above the opening and are driven downwards when a water switch is triggered. There is full protection for obstructions, and the flood barriers can be operated by switch or manually as well if required. These flood barriers are often supplied as chemical containment barriers but are just as effective keeping floodwater out, as chemicals in.
Flood Control International recently installed three automatic flip up flood barriers to Trinidad and Tobago’s ‘Red House’ which is the seat of their parliament.
The three 10m/ 30ft long flood barriers are activated by a water switch or by push button with full manual backup in case of power failure.
Installations was undertaken by local installers backed up by full time technical support from Flood Control International.
Flood Control International recently installed and tested a 7m wide 1.5m high Self Closing Flood Barrier for Crossrail’s new Bond Street Underground Station. The flood barrier floats up into place with advancing floodwaters to protect the station, with no human intervention required. To undertake the full height water test Flood Control International installed a demountable flood barrier to the wet side to fill up to full flood height.
Flood Control International designs, supplies and installs the widest range of flood prevention solutions in the world, together with a full spectrum of associated professional services. We are proud to operate international subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Australia and India, as well as through distributors throughout Europe, the Americas and Asia.
