Galway City Beaver Flood Barrier Installation

Galway City Council have prepared for the regular Irish winter storms by installing one of our Beaver flood barriers along the River Corrib at the Spanish Arch. The 120m long S130 barrier has been protecting the 16^th century brickwork of the arch and the buildings behind it from flood waters since it’s installation in October 2019. In the past 5 months it has withstood both Storm Lorenzo and Storm Brendan without requiring maintenance.

The Beaver flood barrier is an excellent choice for this location as it’s easy to install and remove, and won’t damage the landscape it’s placed upon. It can be left up during autumn and winter each year to combat storms and then removed and stored during the warmer months.

The Beaver flood barrier moulds to its landscape, and the weight of the water filling the barrier will hold it in place without requiring any additional equipment or supports. The flexibility of the barrier also means it can bend to fit around the benches and stairs, and the tough exterior is resistant to punctures.

The barrier was featured in two national RTE news segments in October 2019 and again in January 2020. The clips can be seen below:

You can find information about this product and our other flood protection solutions here or contact our Sales Manager Ann Tracey on +353 (0)86 609 0355 to discuss your needs.