GEOSYNTHETICS IN FLOOD PROTECTION

The weather has evolved considerably over time, with more frequent and intense events increasing due to climate change. Rising temperatures and changes in the atmosphere have led to severe conditions such as torrential rainfall and storms, which cause flash flooding.

Floods cannot be prevented but can be managed. Planning for flood events is critical when building bridges and infrastructure along rivers and waterways.

Elcorock sand-filled container and AquaRockBag are used for proactive flood protection. Elcorock units are filled with available materials such as sand and gravel, to create a longitudinal safety barrier around critical infrastructure. AquaRockBag is a durable mesh net that is filled with rocks to stabilise shorelines, river banks, bridge piers, wharf structures, as well as habitat restoration and the establishment of a robust flood defence system.

How Geofabrics can help with flood protection:

• Provide temporary barriers to protect critical infrastructure
• Construct permanent protective structures to prevent water ingress in flood prone areas