With floodwaters continuing to rise in height and frequency, the world is searching for the ultimate in flood protection.

Sandbags have always been the first thought at the very mention of the word “flood” images on the television and in newspapers around the world bear witness to the all encompassing flood protection properties of the sandbag as our saviour as waters rise around our properties or critical infrastructure. Images of armies of volunteers and military, shovelling sand into burlap bags or the issuing of them to householders to protect their property are a part of our flood consciousness … More The sandbag is dead! Long live the berm!