Australian Water Management Review Vol. 1 2014 | Page 169

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 • • 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. Global Spill Control Environmental Products, Services & Solutions AustrAliAn wat e r m a n a g e m e nt r e vie w 163