Councils invest in new tool for regions threatened by floods
Councils in regions regularly threatened by floods have invested in an innovative, locally-made tool to help protect them and are encouraging others to do the same. They say the ARK flood barrier - a temporary, reusable dam - can be rolled out quickly in the midst of a disaster, an attractive alternative to heaving heavy sacks of sand. The Tauranga manufacturers say it's got potential to save homes, businesses and critical infrastructure across the motu. Lauren Crimp reports.
Checkpoint · RNZ
March 25, 20264m 3s
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Councils in regions regularly threatened by floods have invested in an innovative, locally-made tool to help protect them and are encouraging others to do the same. They say the ARK flood barrier - a temporary, reusable dam - can be rolled out quickly in the midst of a disaster, an attractive alternative to heaving heavy sacks of sand. The Tauranga manufacturers say it's got potential to save homes, businesses and critical infrastructure across the motu. Lauren Crimp reports.
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