Following from
the devastating floods in Cork in November 2009, a number of major schemes have
been undertaken to protect properties which were flooded or are susceptible to
flooding. Flood Control International
has been awarded all of the major flood barrier projects to-date including the
Mardyke Arena extension.
This scheme
incorporates a 12.7m long 1.1m high flip-up flood barrier, flood doors that
have inflating seals to operate on dead level thresholds, lift-hinged
floodgates, flood-proof glazing and a demountable flood barrier. Our flip-up barrier has just been installed
and commissioned, and the project is scheduled for overall completion in March
this year.
Other projects
recently awarded include flood barrier protection to the prestigious Glucksman
Gallery and the Mardyke Rugby Pavillion and the recently awarded scheme for 65
flood barriers for University College Cork. These contracts were won
predominantly on the quality and dependability of our flood gates and
flood barriers as well as efficient pricing.