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The Holland Tunnel is one of the busiest vehicular tunnels in the United States, connecting New Jersey and Manhattan and serving approximately 90,000 vehicles every day. Following the devastating flooding caused by Hurricane Sandy, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey launched an extensive resilience program to protect this critical transportation link from future storm surges—without compromising daily operations. Customer The Port Authority of New York and New Jers

When severe weather threatens a city, protecting essential infrastructure is vital. In St. Petersburg, Florida, AquaFence is helping strengthen the resilience of a critical wastewater facility—supporting essential services for residents, hospitals, emergency facilities and hurricane shelters. Customer The City of St. Petersburg operates Lift Station 85, a major wastewater pumping facility located near the downtown waterfront and Albert Whitted Airport. The station receives wa

During Thailand’s worst flooding in decades, Nestlé Thailand turned to AquaFence’s portable flood barrier system to shield its factories. The rapid-deployment solution helped minimize downtime and enabled one plant to reopen months ahead of other flood-hit sites. Background: Nestlé Thailand and the 2011 Flood Challenge Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company, operates multiple factories in Thailand supplying products from coffee to dairy. In late 2011, the count

Basel, Switzerland faced rising Rhine water levels threatening a two-year maintenance project on a 1.4 km river tunnel beneath the city. AquaFence deployed mobile flood barriers that diverted the river flow and protected the site, enabling safe, uninterrupted repairs throughout the. Customer Background & Challenge Basel is one of Switzerland’s major cities, home to critical infrastructure that must be protected from flooding. In the heart of Basel, a 1.4 km tunnel carrying ri

In flood-prone Dania Beach, Florida, the Le Méridien hotel faced frequent storm surge, high-tide, and heavy rainfall flooding threats. AquaFence provided a mobile floodwall solution that shields all 31 ground-floor exits, preserving the hotel’s operations and meeting strict flood protection standards. Customer Background & Challenge Le Méridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport is a premier South Florida hotel located in a coastal, low-lying region. The area’s flat terra

Amfi Mandal, a busy coastal shopping center in Norway, faced rising coastal waters and storm surges that threatened its underground parking facility. By deploying AquaFence’s portable floodwall system, the center protected the garage from flooding and maintained full operations through extreme weather events. Customer Background & Challenge Amfi Mandal is the largest shopping center in its district, located at the heart of Mandal’s coastal city center. The mall houses roughly

In Voss, Norway, local authorities deployed AquaFence’s mobile flood barriers to protect the town’s cultural center and sports hall from recurring severe floods. This proactive step has helped Voss avoid damage, maintain operations, and build long-term resilience against rising waters. Customer Background & Challenge Voss is a picturesque Norwegian town known for its mountain vistas and vibrant community life. Yet its geography—nestled by a lake and river—makes it highly pron

Protecting Arby’s Batavia, NY from Flooding with Deployable AquaFence Barriers. Arby’s restaurant in Batavia, NY, surrounded by AquaFence FloodWall barriers in a full-perimeter deployment. Customer Background & Challenge Arby’s franchise in Batavia, New York sits near the flood-prone Tonawanda Creek, putting it at risk during heavy rain and snowmelt events. Western New York storms can trigger flash floods and creek overflows, and new floodplain maps have added many local bus

In New York City’s Financial District, rising flood threats from storm surges and extreme rain put billions in real estate at risk. Deployable AquaFence flood barriers now shield high-value properties – including 180 Maiden Lane and 200 Water Street – keeping these skyscrapers dry and operational through severe weather. Customer Background & Challenge Lower Manhattan sits only a few feet above sea level, bounded by the East River and New York Harbor. When Hurricane Sandy stru

Subtitle: The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) – operator of Boston’s Logan Airport and the Port of Boston – faced increasing coastal flood threats to critical utility facilities. By implementing AquaFence’s deployable FloodWall barriers, Massport protected vital pump stations and electrical infrastructure near Boston Harbor from storm surges while preserving daily operations and site aesthetics. Customer Background & Challenge Massport’s Role: Massport manages Logan I

Located in Columbus, Ohio, The Ohio State University (OSU) faces chronic flood threats from the adjacent Olentangy River. By deploying AquaFence mobile flood barriers, OSU has dramatically improved its resilience—protecting classrooms, labs, and dormitories from rising waters and ensuring educational continuity. Customer Background & Challenge Ohio State University is one of the nation’s largest universities, with a sprawling main campus bordered by roughly 5,000 feet of the

Tampa General Hospital (TGH) – a leading Level I trauma center in flood-prone Tampa Bay – faced severe hurricane storm surge threats to its patients and critical infrastructure. By deploying AquaFence mobile flood barriers, TGH protected its campus from a 7-foot storm surge and remained fully operational, performing life-saving surgeries (including a heart transplant) with zero downtime. Customer Background & Challenge Tampa General Hospital’s Critical Role: TGH is a 1,101-be