Levee Saves Maclean

Clarence Valley Council’s levee system recently saved the township of Maclean from inundation when flood waters came within millimetres from the top of the flood barriers.

Retractable flood barriers are a valuable asset, as they are permanently installed on-site. They are designed to be an extension of existing infrastructure, customisable to suit surrounding aesthetics. To deploy, the barriers are slid along a stainless steel track and locked into place. Retractable flood barriers are most commonly used to close and protect pedestrian walkways and vehicular access points.

A Clarence Valley Council spokesperson stated, “The retractable flood barriers we integrated into our levee system saved the township from being completely inundated. We have been upgrading our flood mitigation system to include retractable flood barriers over the past four years. Working with AWMA, we have refined the design to suit our on-site and operational requirements. Now, they have been well-proven!”