Mobile Flood Barriers Helped Eidsvoll Prevent Damage

When water levels began rising rapidly in Eidsvoll, the municipality chose to protect the town center using the mobile flood barriers they had invested in years earlier. Local forecasts warned that the water could reach levels similar to a major historic flood, and the technical department acted quickly to secure vulnerable areas before the water arrived.

Eidsvoll stands dry as the Haawal mobile flood barrier holds back the rising water.

Back in 2018, Eidsvoll had purchased Haawal’s mobile flood barriers to ensure fast and effective response in situations like this. The system is far quicker to set up than traditional sandbags and offers stronger protection when water pressure increases. As the water continued to rise, it reached the temporary barrier line. With the help of pumps placed safely behind the barrier, the team managed to hold the water back and prevent major damage. One of the buildings they were especially relieved to protect was the new service building in the town center.

Haawal flood barrier managed to hold the water back

According to Eidsvoll Ullensaker Blad, municipal employee Hjell described the experience:

“Since I started working for the municipality, I have never received so much praise during a shift. With a twinkle in their eye, some even suggested that we should set up the flood barrier regularly to bring some activity to the town center,” 

Hjell added that the flood barrier has worked optimally.

The new service building in the center of Eidsvoll

This event shows how practical and dependable our system can be when communities need a fast and simple solution. Learn more about our system on our product site or read more about how we help municipalities prepare for extreme weather on our case site.

The Haawal barrier that winds through the center of Eidsvoll

Drone image of Eidsvoll center with high water levels in the Vorma river, stopped by the Haawal flood barriers.