About ARK Flood Barriers
ARK Flood Barriers have been designed to assist with protection of infrastructure and (non-residential) buildings during extreme weather/flood events. We also see applications for them across commercial facilities and construction and infrastructure projects.
An affordable, simple and sustainable alternative to sandbags, they are based on established international examples but have been adapted by Tarpaulin Makers for New Zealand conditions.
Fully manufactured in New Zealand and using locally compatible fittings, the large PVC tubes can be filled with water, making them strong and heavy enough to mold to the ground and divert water flow. The tubes can be deployed in minutes and are reusable.
Key Benefits
- Affordable: cheaper than sandbags, with a much lower labour requirement
- Simple: can be quickly and easily deployed
- Sustainable: single-use sandbags are often contaminated. ARK Flood Barriers can be re-used.
Selected sites can be quickly encircled, ensuring safe gathering places or protection of key locations, such as:
Connectivity
Rail; Roads; Bridges; Airports; Ports
Community
Maraes; Community Halls; Schools; Sports Facilities; Golf Courses
Commercial
Malls; Businesses; Factories; Workshops
Residential
Homes; Garages; Baches
Agriculture
Farm Equipment; Stock; Feed
Key Infrastructure
Hospitals; TelCos; Power Stations