The PSE&G Clay Street Substation is located in a flood-prone area and faces an increased risk of flash flooding from extreme weather events. Protecting this critical infrastructure is essential to maintaining reliable power delivery to Newark’s residents and businesses. Manual barriers or powered systems require personnel to deploy, increasing flood risk and creating reliability challenges, especially during unexpected flash flooding.
FloodBreak designed and installed two passive floodgates that activate automatically when floodwater levels rise. The gates require no human intervention or power to deploy during a flood, providing 24/7 flood protection regardless of when a storm hits the area. The gates are rated for HS-25 vehicular loads and are integrated into the substation perimeter flood defense system. They remain hidden in the ground during normal conditions and deploy only when needed, ensuring 24/7 flood protection without disrupting daily operations.
