Flood Control Systems

Protecting property and infrastructure

Flooding poses a significant threat to communities, infrastructure, and the environment. Increased urbanisation, climate change, and extreme weather events are exacerbating flood risks across the UK. Effective flood control systems are no longer a luxury; they are a necessity. While large-scale flood defenses are crucial, managing stormwater at its source is a critical, proactive approach.

ViaCon provides a range of innovative stormwater management solutions that play a vital role in a comprehensive flood control strategy, helping to protect your property, reduce strain on drainage infrastructure, and mitigate the impact of flooding.

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Understanding flood control and the role of stormwater management

Flood control encompasses a wide range of measures designed to prevent or mitigate the damaging effects of flooding. This includes large-scale infrastructure projects like dams and flood barriers, but also, crucially, effective management of stormwater runoff. Traditional drainage systems, designed to quickly remove water from urban areas, can become overwhelmed during heavy rainfall, contributing to flooding. A more sustainable and effective approach focuses on managing stormwater at its source, using techniques that mimic natural processes. This is where ViaCon’s expertise lies.


Our flood control solutions

ViaCon offers a suite of stormwater management solutions that, when integrated into a well-designed system, contribute significantly to flood control. We focus on providing durable, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions for a range of applications, from residential developments to large-scale infrastructure projects.

Stormwater attenuation tanks

These are specifically designed to temporarily store large volumes of stormwater during peak rainfall events, releasing it slowly to prevent overwhelming downstream drainage systems. This is a crucial element of flood risk reduction.

Learn more about our attenuation tanks
Infiltration tanks (Soakaways)

As discussed in the previous landing page content, these systems allow stormwater to infiltrate into the ground, reducing runoff and replenishing groundwater. This is a key element of source control.

Learn more about our infiltration tanks
Culverts

ViaCon’s large-diameter corrugated steel pipes (HelCor) and structural plate pipes (ViaPlate) are ideal for creating culverts that can handle large volumes of water flow. They can also be used for underground storage as part of an attenuation system.

Learn more about our HelCor culverts
Geotextiles and geogrids

These are essential components of many flood control systems. Geotextiles provide filtration and separation, preventing soil erosion and clogging of drainage systems. Geogrids provide soil reinforcement, enhancing the stability of embankments and other structures. 

Learn more about our geotechnical solutions

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FAQ’s

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How are UltraCor® structures different from other ViaCon bridge solutions?

They are stronger and wider than SuperCor®, Hamco MP200plus®. As opposed to CON/SPAN, they are made of steel and not concrete so they are more ecological and 30-40% more cost-efficient. And unlike Acrow® 700XS®, they are applicable for buried solutions but take a bit longer to install.

Take action to mitigate flood risk

Protecting property and contributing to community resilience requires proactive flood control measures. Contact ViaCon today to discuss your project and learn how our stormwater management solutions can help you mitigate flood risk.

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Our Solutions


With more than 35 years of civil engineering experience, we provide specialized, world-class Bridges & Culverts Solutions and products that are strong and durable, cost-efficient, and sustainable.

Our solutions range from soil reinforcement to landfills and much more. We offer a diverse range of solutions and products involving geosynthetics, geotextiles, geogrids, geomembranes, etc.

With our proven technical and engineering expertise, ViaCon’s StormWater Solutions and products are designed to meet the challenges of stormwater management.