FloodBreak Floodgates Successfully Protects Sheikh Khalifa Hospital in Fujairah, UAE

Client

Sheikh Khalifa Hospital, Fujairah

Location

Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

Installation Date

2023

Saves from FLooding

2023

Sheikh Khalifa Hospital in Fujairah, UAE, has taken proactive steps to protect its critical healthcare infrastructure from the increasing threat of flooding caused by intense storms and flash floods. In 2023, two passive automatic FloodBreak vehicular flood gates were installed at key entrances to ensure uninterrupted access and safeguard hospital operations during flooding events.

Background

Fujairah, located on the UAE’s eastern coast, faces heightened vulnerability to storm surges and flash flooding. The Sheikh Khalifa Hospital, a vital healthcare facility for the region, is experiencing challenges in maintaining accessibility during severe weather, threatening the safety of patients, staff, operations, and infrastructure.

The hospital needed a flood mitigation solution that is:

Reliable and automatic, requiring minimal intervention.
Capable of providing long-term protection without compromising daily operations.
Easy to deploy quickly for emergency preparedness.

Solution

Two FloodBreak passive flood gates were installed at vehicular entrances to prevent flooding.

Key Features:

- Passive and Automatic Operation: These floodgates deploy automatically when water levels rise, requiring no manual intervention or external power sources.
- Optional Hydraulic Lift: The addition of a hydraulic lift allows for simple deployment with the push of a button enhancing operational flexibility.
- Durability and Reliability: Engineered to withstand severe flooding events, these gates ensure hospital entrances remain accessible and secure.
- Integration: The gates were seamlessly integrated into the hospital’s infrastructure, ensuring uninterrupted functionality during routine operations.

Results

By adopting this state-of-the-art flood mitigation system, Sheikh Khalifa Hospital experienced a FloodBreak floodgate deployment during a storm event at the end of 2023. It set a benchmark for sustainable and resilient infrastructure, reaffirming its commitment to coastal resiliency and delivering uninterrupted healthcare services, regardless of the challenges posed by climate change.

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