Acquastop Classic barriers provide a practical way to help protect the electrical services and lift at an apartment building in Newstead, Brisbane.
The challenge
Street flooding had entered the building’s basement, causing damage to the room housing the main electrical board and to the lift.
The building needed protection at these vulnerable openings, with barriers that could be put into position when flooding threatened and removed when access was required.
The solution
Supply Force recommended Acquastop Classic barriers for the doorways, using face-fixed brackets mounted around each opening.
The barriers are stored close to where they are needed. Although one metre high, each can be deployed by a single person, making preparation manageable for those responsible for the building.
The installation addresses individual openings within the complex, including the electrical services room and lift entrance.
The outcome
The building now has a straightforward system to deploy when flooding is anticipated.
The services-room barrier is normally left in position and can be removed when maintenance access is needed. The other barriers remain nearby, ready to be fitted when required.
This gives the building a practical approach to flood preparation, with protection focused on essential services vulnerable to water entering the basement.
Planning flood protection for an apartment building?
Lift entrances and electrical services rooms are important areas to consider when assessing a building’s flood risk. Supply Force can help identify suitable barrier options and explain what is involved in installation and deployment.