In the pursuit of opening minds to the skills and science of developing flood barriers and other flood protection devices, Flooding Solutions Advisory Group has recently collaborated with the Queensland University of Technology for a unique project. Students were asked to design a temporary flood levee for community protection, with attention to simplicity, sustainability, cost efficiency and usability. Participants must design a flood protection product that can be Australian made from Australian materials.

The winning team will see actual implementations of their design to be manufactured and commercialised by Flooding Solutions. The winning temporary flood levee will also be marketed to our Asian neighbours in need of affordable flood protection options.

The Real Winner
The competition focuses on the importance of recognising and developing potential, while exposing students to good design principles that are applicable in real world scenarios. At the end of the day, the Australian Design and Innovation Industry gains a group of young designers who have an insight on how to protect communities against one of our most damaging natural hazards, flooding.

Flooding Solutions believes in supporting home grown talents and products. It is one way to contribute to the Australian economy by creating local jobs and reducing costs of production.

Collaboration is key in order to gain an advantage in the marketplace. By fostering local design through information sharing, Australia will be able to face the threats of climate change while developing worldclass, high-quality Australian Flood Barriers.

The collaboration between the Queensland University of Technology and Flooding Solutions Advisory Group is a small step toward Australian Innovation.

To know more about the winners, the competition and Flooding Solutions Advisory Group, visit their website at www.floodingsolutions.com.au