The flexible Cofferdam creates a settling basin
– It can be set up regardless of the profile of the river, without anchoring
– It remains stable in the event of overflow and creates an artificial threshold that limits the flow speed and promotes settling upstream

The structure of the cofferdam allows the straw bales to be wedged between the partitions

Release holes allow filtration to be forced through the straw bales

• Water loaded with fine materials can suffocate wildlife and destroy habitats if released as is.
• The opening of the release holes allows the flow to be forced through the straw bales. Straw bales promote settling and filtration of sediment.
• The sediments trapped by the straw bale gradually migrate within it and clog the bale after more than a week compared to a few hours for geotextiles.
• Environmental benefits: preservation of sensitive endemic species and limitation of clogging of the riverbed.
• Recommended dimensions:
  Small boots 30cm x 40cm x 80cm or straw in mesh bags

In order to trap the supernatant pollutants (hydrocarbons, oil leaks on construction machinery), it is possible to attach floating absorbent booms at the level of the ridge edge, which will accompany the variations in height of the barrier throughout the duration of the construction site.