Flood Defence

In many parts of the UK living with the threat of Flooding is a regular event. Rising Sea levels, climate change and constant erosion of our coasts are all contributing factors to a growing threat. Protecting people, property and land from inundation is a big problem. Specific expertise in the field is a valuable commodity, KGAL have more Flood Control and Tidal Defence Gate design expertise than any other comparable consultancy in the UK.

 

Ipswich Wet Dock, Mitre Gates

Abbey Mill, Fishbelly Flap Gate

From scheme feasibility to final detailed design, KGAL'S portfolio of completed projects is second to none.

In all aspects of Flood Control, we provide the solution;

• Tidal Defence Barriers   
• Tidal Barrages
• Flood Defence Gates
• River Control and Regulation
• Impounding Gates for Storage scheme
• Flood defence for Navigable Waterways
• Variable Weirs
• Pumping Stations
• Integrated Flood Management Schemes  

Collectively, our Engineers have more than 300 years of direct experience in the design and supply of Water Control Gate Structures.

From the Largest Barrier to the smallest flap valve, the same level of expertise is applied to provide a reliable, cost effective solution.

Minehead, Flood Defence Gates

Lagan Weir, Fishbelly Gates

Flooding of any magnitude is a major disaster to those involved, KGAL provide the best solution to Flood Control Gate problems

Leigh Barrier, Radial Gates

Flatford Mill, Bascule Gate

Solutions can incorporate any of the following types of flood control gate;

Vertical Lift Tidal Barrage Rising Sector Gate Flood Defence Gates Bascule Gates Fishbelly Flap Gates

Sector Gates Mitre Gates Tilting Flap Gates Radial Gates Or any other specially designed structure.