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WAve eAter: AustrAliA’s neW
erosion And breAk WAter solution!
Erosion and Break Water are always creating
hassles for our councils and various water
authorities. But now, with the new WaveEater
hitting Australian shores through Global Spill
Control’s distribution network, these issues
can become nearly non-existent.
thereby allowing for an expedited processing when
design and installation permits are required.
WaveEater provides a means of protection that is
both economical and functional. Installations in the
US and various other countries have been designed
for protecting marinas, boat launch facilities, utility
spillways, shore erosion prevention and even floating
breakwater for even fish farms.
When engineering a wave attenuation system we
take into account the wave length, (distance crest to
crest), wave height, water depth and fetch distance.
Based on those WaveEater specifications, we can design
a breakwater system encompassing your specific needs.
WaveEater is constructed of linear low-density
molded polyethylene with a high-density polyethylene
tubular core. The interior is hollow which is filled
with water at installation until the units are two-thirds
submerged. The exterior has a series of baffles that
agitate back and forth as the waves strike the system.
Since WaveEater is comprised of plastic and filled with
water its “footprint” on the environment is minimal,
WaveEater’s innovative design allows for a number of
different configurations based on the amount of wave
dissipation (the removal of wave height and energy)
required, as it passes through the attenuator.
Available in a wide range of colour combinations,
there is a WaveEater system for every situation!
For more information regarding the WaveEater Wave
Attenuation Systems and how it can help your situation,
call Global Spill Control on 1300 SPILLS (774 557)
Global Spill Control
Phone: 1300 SPILLS (774 557)
Web: www.globalspill.com.au
Email: [email protected]
THE WORLD’S MOST EFFECTIVE WAVE ATTENUATION SYSTEM!
WAVE EATER IS DESIGNED TO:
• Reduce Shore Erosion
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Protect Boat Launch Facilities,
Marinas, Utility Spill Ways
Even floating breakwater for even
fish farms.
WaveEater is an innovative, convenient,
floating breakwater system designed
for various waterfront applications
that is both easy to install and
environmentally safe.
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