AWMA works closely with our clients to deliver flood management solutions that meet unique site-specific challenges. Our recent collaboration with Centuria Capital Group on the installation of a self-actuating flood barrier for its office building at 1 William Street, Perth, demonstrates the effectiveness of this partnership approach.
With the increased risk of flooding affecting properties in the Perth region, AWMA collaborated with Centuria to design a robust solution that met the precise requirements of the high-profile site.
Flooding from heavy rain and storm drain overflow had previously impacted the building’s basement, where critical electrical infrastructure is located. Centuria needed a reliable, self-deploying flood protection system to prevent water ingress.
AWMA’s flood mitigation solution was the installation of a bespoke, self-actuating flood barrier system designed specifically for the conditions at the property. The barrier is a permanent fixture that automatically rises during a flood event.
The grey-coloured, non-slip surface of the tilting flood barrier complements the building's aesthetics whilst proving a safe surface for tenants and pedestrians. Once triggered, the flood barrier rises seamlessly in response to rising water, creating a buoyant wall that protects the property, keeping it flood free. The proven design protects an aperture width of over 7m and accommodates a floodwater height of 750mm, exceeding the projections for a one-in-500-year flood event.
The ECI approach, combined with AWMA’s expertise in Australian-made flood protection, ensures the client’s needs are fully integrated into the design and operation of their system.
By partnering with AWMA, clients like Centuria secure more than a flood barrier, they gain a robust, purpose-engineered flood protection system that safeguards their assets, mitigates risk, and stands resilient against future flood threats.
