Flooding Averted at Zur Siegfähre by NoFloods Barriers
Flooding is a common and devastating natural disaster that can wreak havoc on communities and businesses.
One such business, the historic restaurant “Zur Siegfähre” in Troisdorf, Germany, recently faced the threat of severe flooding from the rising Sieg River.
But thanks to the swift deployment of NoFloods Barriers by JOLA-Rent, our German distributor, a potentially catastrophic event was averted.
Read the full case study below.
The Challenge
The restaurant “Zur Siegfähre” was at significant risk of flooding as the water level of the Sieg River continued to rise.
After a few days, the situation became critical.
The river’s level had risen substantially, placing the restaurant at imminent risk of severe flooding.
The inn, surrounded by rising waters, required immediate and effective flood protection to prevent extensive damage and costly renovations.
The Solution
To address the urgent situation, JOLA-Rent, our German distributor of the NoFloods Barriers, was contracted to protect the restaurant.
The team quickly mobilized and deployed 200 meters of the NoFloods protection system.
“We laid 200 meters of hose twice within an hour,” explained JOLA-Rent’s disaster protection expert, Jo Langen.
The NoFloods Barrier tubes were strategically placed around the restaurant.
Each tube was filled with 250,000 liters of water from the Sieg River itself, creating a strong protective wall.
The deployment process was swift and highly efficient, crucial in light of the rapidly rising water levels that surpassed earlier predictions.
The team used brush cutters to clear a path around the restaurant, allowing a wheel loader to position the barriers.
Within an hour, the tubes were laid and inflated with air before being filled with water.
This quick action provided a safe storage height of up to one meter, effectively safeguarding the restaurant from the encroaching floodwaters of the Sieg River.
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The Result
The NoFloods Barriers successfully protected the “Zur Siegfähre” restaurant from flooding.
Despite the continuous rise of the Sieg River, the barriers held firm, preventing water from inundating the restaurant.
This in turn spared the historic restaurant from extensive renovation, safeguarding its structural integrity and operational continuity.
The owners were spared from costly disruptions and the burdensome expense of major renovations, ensuring uninterrupted operation of the establishment.
“The new system worked,” reported the local press, praising the innovative flood protection solution.
The JOLA-Rent team’s swift and effective deployment of the NoFloods Barriers had successfully safeguarded the Zur Siegfähre, allowing the restaurant to weather the flood crisis.
The effectiveness of the NoFloods Barriers was evident as the water levels eventually began to recede, leaving the restaurant unscathed.
N.B. You can watch a video of the barrier in action on this German news site.
Conclusion
The successful deployment of NoFloods Barriers by JOLA-Rent at “Zur Siegfähre” serves as a testament to the reliability and versatility of this flood prevention solution.
By acting swiftly and employing advanced flood prevention technology, JOLA-Rent ensured the safety of a cherished local business.
This case study highlights the critical role that innovative flood protection technologies can play in safeguarding businesses, properties, communities and livelihoods from the devastating effects of flooding.
