Skovshoved Harbor Protected by a Water Diversion Barrier
Definition: A water diversion barrier is a flood protection system designed to redirect and control incoming water away from vulnerable areas such as buildings, roads and coastal infrastructure.
Unlike permanent flood walls, it can be deployed quickly when needed and removed once the risk has passed.
Skovshoved Harbor is one of Gentofte Municipality’s most exposed coastal areas, located directly along the shoreline and adjacent to residential neighborhoods, public spaces and critical infrastructure.
As storm surges have become more frequent and intense, the risk of sudden coastal flooding has increased significantly, leaving little time to respond once water levels begin to rise.
While long-term coastal defense projects are still part of Gentofte’s climate adaptation planning, they are years away from completion due to design, engineering and environmental approval requirements.
In the interim, the municipality faced a clear operational challenge – how to protect a high-value coastal zone from rapidly advancing floodwater without relying on slow and labor-intensive solutions e.g. sandbags.
Any interim solution also needed to function within an active harbor environment.
It had to be deployable at short notice, perform reliably under dynamic water pressure, adapt to varied ground conditions and be easily removed once the flood risk had passed without disrupting daily harbor operations.
These constraints defined the requirements for the flood protection system Gentofte ultimately selected.
The Chosen Solution: NoFloods EasyWall Water Diversion Barrier
To address the immediate flood risk at Skovshoved Harbor, Gentofte Municipality required a water diversion barrier that met strict operational and technical criteria.
The selected solution needed to:
- Be deployed quickly to respond to rapidly developing storm-surge events
- Perform consistently under dynamic water pressure, including wave action and lateral forces
- Operate within an active harbor environment without restricting daily activities
- Be installed without tools, anchors or heavy machinery
- Scale efficiently to protect long stretches of exposed coastline
- Adapt to coastal geometries without complex preparation
After evaluating multiple temporary flood barrier systems, the municipality selected EasyWall based on its ability to meet these requirements in real-world conditions.
EasyWall’s modular design enables the rapid assembly of long barrier lines using a small crew.
The system uses incoming water pressure to enhance stability, enabling reliable performance even under changing coastal conditions.
This self-anchoring behavior was particularly important at Skovshoved Harbor, where surface conditions and loading can vary during storm events.
Scalability and flexibility were equally critical. EasyWall can be configured to follow the harbor’s geometry, adjust protection heights as required and be removed once the risk has passed.
Outside of flood events, the flood system stores compactly, ensuring operational readiness without permanent visual or structural impact.
By selecting EasyWall, Gentofte implemented a structured, deployable water diversion barrier that bridges the gap between emergency response and long-term coastal infrastructure planning.
The Result: 1,000 Meters of Coastline Protected in 3 Hours
The deployment at Skovshoved Harbor confirmed that a temporary water diversion barrier can deliver reliable coastal protection at scale when time is critical.
EasyWall enabled Gentofte Municipality to establish a continuous defensive line quickly, without permanent construction or disruption to harbor operations.
Deployment performance included:
- Coverage: approximately 1,000 meters (1 km) of coastline protected
- Installation time: around 3 hours for full deployment
- Removal time: approximately 3 hours to fully clear the site
- Crew requirements: small installation team, no specialized training
- Equipment: no tools, anchors or heavy machinery required
Throughout the deployment, the barrier remained stable and maintained consistent sealing performance along the harbor perimeter.
Installation teams praised the system’s predictable handling, intuitive setup, lightweight construction and user-friendly design.
The deployment demonstrated that EasyWall functions effectively as a temporary water barrier wall for coastal environments, providing Skovshoved Harbor with a practical, reusable solution while long-term flood defense infrastructure remains in development.
Below are a couple of photos from the deployment.
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EasyWall: A Proven Water Diversion Barrier for Coastal Flood Risk
The Skovshoved Harbor deployment demonstrates that effective coastal flood protection does not have to rely solely on permanent infrastructure to deliver real results.
When rising water levels and storm surges demand immediate action, a well-designed water barrier for flooding can provide fast, reliable protection at scale, without disrupting daily operations or committing to irreversible construction.
EasyWall has proven its ability to bridge the critical gap between long-term coastal planning and immediate flood risk management.
Its rapid deployment, stable performance under dynamic water pressure and operational flexibility make it a practical solution for municipalities facing increasing climate-driven flood exposure.
For coastal authorities, ports and infrastructure operators seeking a deployable flood defense that works when time matters, EasyWall offers a tested, field-proven approach.
If your coastline faces similar risks, now is the time to evaluate a water diversion flood barrier that can be mobilized in hours, not days.
Use the EasyWall Calculator here to easily design the right barrier setup for your site or contact our team here to discuss site-specific requirements, layout considerations and coastal deployment planning.