I-STORM

I-STORM // International Network for Storm Surge Barriers

[I-STORM @ISTORMnetwork]

"Cities are largely to blame for climate change. Could they also be part of the solution?"

Check out this excellent piece from @CNBCi featuring several of our network members!📽️

https://t.co/65oxTGbzSg

[Alan - Flood Forecaster @ The Thames Barrier @AlanBarrierEA]

Following on from the #ThamesBarrier Annual Test Closure last month, the other Barriers in the @ISTORMnetwork are carrying out theirs, including the Rampsol Barrier in Holland

It consists of three, 80m long inflatable bellows that protects the Hinterland

https://t.co/k34OkH3cSY

[Alan - Flood Forecaster @ The Thames Barrier @AlanBarrierEA]

The team are now on site and will be carrying out their checks before the first gates start to move at, or shortly after 09.45 this morning.

Another team are off to #Barking to operate the Barrier on the tidal River Roding.

We are not closing the #Dartford Creek Barrier today.

[Alan - Flood Forecaster @ The Thames Barrier @AlanBarrierEA]

The #ThamesBarrier Annual Test Closure takes place tomorrow.

It will be a VERY RARE ‘reverse head’ closure - more of what that means tomorrow.

Current estimated timings:

09.45 - 12.00 - Gates closing
13.45 - High tide
20.00 - Low tide
00.15 - 00.45 - Gates reopening

[Alan - Flood Forecaster @ The Thames Barrier @AlanBarrierEA]

To a great defender from a great defence, all at the #ThamesBarrier wish the very best to @DemiStokes and the @Lionesses at the #Euros!

#ItsComingHome #FloodDefence #Flood

[Gavin Usher @GavinUsherEA]

Hull Tidal Surge Barrier. A thread…🧵 Operational since the 1980’s, it protects the City of Hull from flooding by preventing tidal surges from the Humber Estuary travelling up the River Hull. 1/5

[Phil Welton @PhilWeltonEA]

Back at the Maeslant Barrier near Rotterdam with @ISTORMnetwork to see how @Rijkswaterstaat undertake their maintenance activities out of the storm season. An amazing structure which closes a 360m channel to protect the hinterland against Storm Surges. 25 years old this year!

[I-STORM @ISTORMnetwork]

What a week!

Fantastic to see over 100 members at our Annual Meeting in Rotterdam last week 🇳🇱 thank you to our hosts, tour guides, presenters and attendees - it was brilliant to meet in person for the first time since 2019. We hope you enjoyed it!

[Gavin Usher @GavinUsherEA]

Massive shout out to the @ISTORMnetwork for last weeks excellent conference in Rotterdam. Loads of Storm Surge Barrier and Asset Management knowledge and experience shared among colleagues from UK, US, Netherlands, Belgium and Italy. Brilliant event!

[Boston Barrier @BostonBarrierEA]

Our Project Director is at @ISTORMnetwork’s annual meeting this week learning about innovation, sustainability & best practice when it comes to tidal flood defences. He’ll also be sharing insights from the #BostonBarrier Scheme.

Can you name all the barriers on the banner below?

[I-STORM @ISTORMnetwork]

@AlanBarrierEA @BostonBarrierEA @EnvAgency @EnvAgencyMids @ICE_engineers @johncurtinEA @ianhodgeEA @NRobinsonEA @MoretonBack1 @SteveMooreEA Quality purposes! 🤣

[Boston Barrier @BostonBarrierEA]

We’ve been busy on site today with our @EnvAgencyMids Lincs and Northants Flood Incident Duty Officers. They’ve been getting acquainted with the #BostonBarrier and control building, helping them to visualise our procedures should we need to operate in a tidal flood scenario.

[I-STORM @ISTORMnetwork]

Joining it today is the flag of Texas, as students from @TAMU visit the structure 🇳🇱🇺🇸

[I-STORM @ISTORMnetwork]

The new I-STORM flag has been raised at the #Maeslant barrier today, in preparation for our 2022 Annual Meeting next month! 🌊

[I-STORM @ISTORMnetwork]

Members! Something exciting is dropping into your inboxes later this week... 👀

Hint: get your passports ready!

[Alan - Flood Forecaster @ The Thames Barrier @AlanBarrierEA]

Applications to join me as one of the five full time #ThamesBarrier Flood Forecasters due by the end of this week.

Happy to answer any questions.

https://t.co/SskfSfCGc1

[Flood Protection Authority @SLFPAE]

There’s no need to R.S.V.P. so don’t forget to stop by our job fair tomorrow and meet what could be your future work family!

[Alan - Flood Forecaster @ The Thames Barrier @AlanBarrierEA]

The #ThamesBarrier is operating today for a scheduled low water test closure from 09.45 - 12.15.

Our smaller barriers at Barking and Dartford will also be closing this morning.

This is our monthly opportunity to check everything is in good order and to keep up staff training.

[Boston Barrier @BostonBarrierEA]

The primary #BostonBarrier gate is being tested today using the mains hydraulic power unit. This lifts the the barrier into defence position in around 20 mins. If you’re in Boston you can see the movement from the viewing platform outside Black Sluice Pumping Station.

[I-STORM @ISTORMnetwork]

Check out this episode of @projectchatter podcast with Adam from @BostonBarrierEA 👇

https://t.co/MvO1yCr3O1