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Flood Alleviation

Flood Alleviation

Carlow Precast have developed an economical flood defence system that can prevent potential flood damage. Adaptable vertical and base seals accommodate ground surface variations and through it's unique and versatile design, deployment is rapid.

Various heights are available and installation times are an average of 50m per hour per crew. The system is easily stored and maintained by the user with locally available replacement materials. When not deployed in flood defence the system is used as traffic/pedestrian barriers.

  





STORMCAST

For permanent flood protection applications we offer a solution which incorporates a uniquely effective method of sealing the wall against the substrate. Compact elements featuring attractive patterned and natural stone effect finishes can be easily transported along difficult terrain and placed on setting-out pads in dry weather conditions. Each unit is inherently stable in the construction condition then sealed and stabilised by pouring the permanent footing. Construction times are vastly reduced and the overall effect harmonised with its environment. Our engineering department executes a unique design to minimise cost and optimise suitability to the site conditions.


                                                   

 

Flood Alleviation             

 


 

Large-scale residential and industrial development combined with a significant increase in rainfall, have resulted in the collection of surface water volumes exceeding the capabilities of many existing storm water systems.

The attenuation tank is a buffering device used to collect this water for controlled release to the municipal system. Used in combination with a flow control device the capabilities of the sewer can be enhanced by handling excess water over longer periods. The possibility of flooding in vulnerable downstream areas is therefore reduced.

Carlow Precast offer a number of cost effective solutions to the problem depending on the characteristics of the particular project. Heights can vary from 0.8m to 8m.



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Carlow Precast can supply any of the following options for SuDS:

dot Modular Storm Water Attenuation Systems
dot Interconnected Precast Concrete Tanks
dot Single Precast Concrete Tanks
dot Watertight Culvert Alternatives
 
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Features & Benefits

All our concrete Storm Attenuation Systems offer the following:

dot Full Structural Design Service
dot Cost Effective Solutions
dot Experienced Installation Crew On-Site
dot Short Delivery & Installation Times
dot Rigorous Safety Procedures Implemented
dot No Expensive Concrete Backfill Required
dot Fully Sealed & Guaranteed Water Tight to BS8007
dot Suitable for Heavy Loading & Car Parking Areas including H.A. Loading to BS5400
 
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Carlow Precast offer a complete Stormwater Attenuation Package including, Stormwater Tank, Flow Control Device, Flow Control Chamber and Petrol/Oil Separator.

For a detailed specification of our Storm Attenuation package, the following information should be available to our sales team:

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Our Stormcast System offer the following:

dot Storage Volume Required
dot Plan Area Available
dot Maximum Depth Available
dot H.A. Loading on the Tank
dot Allowable Discharge Flow Rate
dot On-Line or Off-Line System
dot Ground conditions or Water Table Level
 
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