Flood Barriers and Flood Doors for Residential, Commercial and Community Flood Protection
Designed and Manufactured by Australian Company
AWMA Water Control Solutions
Introducing the first 'Australian Industry Flood Barrier Guideline'
This comprehensive resource was developed to educate and support both public and private sectors in effective flood mitigation.
Flood barriers have been proven to be a viable and effective solution for reducing flood risk. This guideline provides critical insights into flood barrier functionality, design principles, construction considerations, and installation requirements.
By equipping stakeholders with essential knowledge, this guideline facilitates informed decision-making, ensuring the selection of site-specific flood mitigation solutions to protect people, property, and infrastructure from the devastating impacts of flooding.
To discuss the information presented and explore how it can help you make more informed decisions when developing your flood mitigation strategy, please contact AWMA's FloodFree team. See booklet below or download the single page pdf here.
FloodFree Flood Mitigation Solutions, are developed through project partnerships, to allow for appropriate and innovative flood risk reduction, for:
FloodFree offers flood protection devices to suit openings of all shapes and sizes with numerous storage, transportation and deployment options. Flood gates, flood barriers and flood doors are all made to high international standards, to isolate or re-direct floodwater and storm water flows as required. Installation includes training and documentation as well as ongoing service and maintenance options.
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Personal Access Flood Doors for Commercial Facility
Do you have an external personal access door exposed to flood risk during heavy rain events? Flooding through access points is one of the most common causes of water ingress in commercial facilities. The FloodFree Personal Access Flood Door is purpose-engineered to provide a watertight, lockable point of entry and exit ensuring your facility remains…
Newsletter Issue 61
Celebrating 25 Years of AWMA This special edition marks a major milestone for AWMA Water Control Solutions – 25 years of delivering innovative water control, flood mitigation and screening infrastructure. From humble beginnings in 2000 to becoming an internationally recognised leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke water control infrastructure, we reflect on our…
Passive Tilting Flood Barrier Manual Test
This video demonstrates how FloodFree barriers are designed with side seals for a watertight closure, whilst engineered for effortless operation. In the field, no manual input is needed for passive flood barriers to operate as water fills the drain and buoyancy naturally lifts the barrier allowing it to “float” above the rising water levels. Here,…
Flood Protection for Critical Infrastructure
A key benefit of FloodFree Barriers is the strategic readiness without compromising day-to-day operations. At this location, Flood Barriers are manually installed to protect critical infrastructure located beside a rising river. The barrier segments are securely stored nearby and brought to the site’s entry/exit point when needed, allowing teams to respond early, well before the…
Protecting Electrical Infrastructure
These demountable flood barriers have been deployed to protect a utility room containing high-voltage electrical systems. Designed as a temporary flood protection solution, these can be installed in advance of storm or flood events. They can also be integrated as a permanent fixture, reducing the risk from unexpected inundation while remaining easily removable to maintain…
Working the Project, Not Just the Product
The FloodFree team understands that retrofitting flood protection to safeguard critical infrastructure in built-up environments involves more than just supplying a product, it’s about delivering complete solutions that align with the broader site requirements and scope of works. Our partnership approach ensures every aspect of the installation is considered, including how the barrier comes off…
From the Factory – Hydraulic Tilting Flood Barrier
The latest from the factory floor: A Hydraulic Tilting Flood Barrier fully painted in a custom colour with non-slip epoxy coating on the top surface, to meet client specifications for a shopping centre loading dock. All FloodFree Barriers are custom-designed to meet site requirements, with design specifications including: size, operation, material finish and colour. To…
Reducing Flood Risk for Car Lifts
Corrective action for a flooded lift well is both expensive and time-consuming. Preventing water ingress is a far more effective solution. Pictured is a 5.8m wide Passive Tilting Flood Barrier installed in front of a car lift. This system self-deploys when water enters the drain at the front of the barrier, providing automatic protection without…
Australian Industry Flood Barrier Guideline
Flood barriers have been proven to be a viable and effective solution for reducing flood risk. This guideline provides critical insights into flood barrier functionality, design principles, construction considerations and installation requirements. By equipping stakeholders with essential knowledge, this guideline empowers informed decision-making, ensuring the selection of site-specific flood mitigation solutions that effectively protect people,…
Flood Protection for Rail Corridors Through Levees
Currently in development at the AWMA manufacturing facility is a custom-designed FloodFree Swing Barrier, engineered to provide effective flood protection across railway lines that interrupt town levee systems. These access points have long posed challenges for flood mitigation. In response to growing demand, the FloodFree team is delivering a practical, manually deployed solution designed for…
Understanding Flood Barriers
For stakeholders managing facilities in flood-prone areas, it’s essential to understand how flood barriers are designed, constructed, installed, stored, operated and maintained. Understanding Flood Barriers is key to protecting people, property and assets from the growing threat of storm and flood events. Partnering with the FloodFree team provides access to a turn-key service including early…
25years of Innovation Excellence
FloodFree – Backed by 25 Years of Innovative Excellence In July 2025, AWMA celebrates a 25-year milestone. As a specialist division of AWMA, FloodFree is proud to be supported by a company with a proven track record of innovation, capability, and commitment to quality. This is a reflection of their industry leadership and trusted delivery…
Protecting Property Developments
This stunning, prestigious apartment complex is safeguarded by two Concealed FloodFree Barriers, seamlessly hidden beneath the driveway entry points. Designed to automatically deploy in response to rising water levels these buoyant barriers provide 24/7 flood protection, no power, personnel, or warning required. When triggered, the barriers self-deploy, rising to form a vertical wall that prevents…
Passive Tilting Flood Barrier in Action
This video demonstrates the commissioning of a FloodFree Passive Tilting Barrier. These barriers are permanently installed at key entry and exit points, purposefully designed to automatically rise during a flood event, protecting people and property from water intrusion. This innovative barrier requires no power or manual intervention to deploy. As demonstrated in this video, the…
Newsletter Out Now
We’re pleased to announce the release of Edition 60 of AWMA’s Water Control Solutions Newsletter, featuring key updates and innovations from projects across Australia. In this issue: Flood protection barriers installed for corporate offices along the Brisbane River Demountable Flood Bulkhead Barriers provide flood protection for the Wodonga Raw Water Pumping Station A link to the recently…
Introducing Shane Burns
AWMA is pleased to announce the appointment of Shane Burns as our General Manager, which includes leadership of our FloodFree division. With over 20 years of leadership experience in business transformation, large-scale infrastructure projects, and operational excellence, Shane brings invaluable expertise to the team. His background spans the Manufacturing, Energy, and Industrial sectors, making him…
Reminder to Check Your Flood Barriers After Severe Weather Events
If your flood barrier/s have been deployed during the recent storms, there may be debris on the components that could affect their performance. We recommend following the steps outlined in your Operation & Maintenance Manual (provided with your purchase) to ensure they are properly checked and cleaned before storage. This will keep your barriers in…
Bracing for Cyclone Alfred
As many brace themselves ahead of cyclone Alfred, please stay informed, stay out of flood water and stay safe.
Launch of the Australian Industry Flood Barrier Guideline
Flood barriers have been proven to be a viable and effective solution for reducing flood risk. This guideline provides critical insights into flood barrier functionality, design principles, construction considerations, and installation requirements. By equipping stakeholders with essential knowledge, this guideline empowers informed decision-making, ensuring the selection of site-specific flood mitigation solutions that effectively protect people,…
Protect your property, assets and livelihood with proven, Australian made Flood Barriers.
FloodFree provide tailor made flood protection barriers that represent best value design options for Australian engineered and manufactured barriers.
The FloodFree product range offers purpose-built Flood Barriers, designed and manufactured in Australia by AWMA Water Control Solutions, industry leaders in innovative water control infrastructure. Click here to view the AWMA website.
Why choose AWMA's FloodFree Range of Flood Protection?
- Every barrier is purpose-built to ensure it meets site, client and operational requirements.
- Designs meet nominated flood levels as specified on drawings.
- Barrier options accommodate any trafficable loading from pedestrian to heavy vehicles.
- Overview drawings are submitted for client approval prior to manufacture.
- Products are designed, engineered and manufactured to Australian Standards.
- All products are supplied to international quality standard ISO 9001:2015.
- All infrastructure has a minimum design life of 25 years.
- A dedicated project manager will ensure the efficient supply and successful completion of your project.
