Dutchdam flood-defence barrier from Flooding Solutions Advisory Group
The Dutchdam is a revolutionary flood-defence barrier which is immediately
deployable in an emergency and is permanently installed in quays or quay walls alongside
rivers at risk of flooding.
The extruded aluminium folding part of the device is stored in a folded position in a housing
duct, which forms part of a foundation construction. As a result, the entire system is stored
in the ground at the point of need. This not only has important financial advantages (no
off-site storage and dramatically reduced manpower requirements) but also offers a rapid
deployment time, which greatly aids the safety aspect. As a result of climate change there is
a greater likelihood of more substantial rainfall occurring in a shorter time, which means that
the immediate deployment of the Dutchdam is very advantageous.
The very short reaction time makes it possible to make the decision about deployment at a later
point in time. Unnecessary costs and the inconvenience regularly associated with flood barriers
using partition walls are therefore minimised.
The first Dutchdam to be installed in Australia has been commissioned by the Richmond River County
Council for a site at Lismore, New South Wales.
For further information contact:
Flooding Solutions Advisory Group
phone: 02 4474 4711
fax: 02 4474 4105
web: www.floodingsolutions.com.au
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