GREEN TECHNOLOGY

FLOOD
CONTROL
WATER
DIVERSION
PROJECTS
GREEN TECHNOLOGY
THE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY ALTERNATIVE TO
TRADITIONAL FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER DIVERSION METHODS
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WHAT IS THE CANDAM SYSTEM?
THE CANDAM SYSTEM
IS A UNIQUE,
AFFORDABLE AND
EFFECTIVE WATER
CONTAINMENT &
DIVERSION SYSTEM.
THE CANDAM IS
COMPRISED OF A
SERIES OF ENGINEERED
INTERLOCKING
COMPONENTS THAT
FORM AN IMPERVIOUS,
TEMPORARY DAM.
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INNOVATIVE & ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE WATER
DIVERSION SOLUTIONS FOR
EMERGENCY FLOOD
CONTROL
CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS

BRIDGE REPAIRS
DOCK
REPAIRS
SHORE
RECLAMATION
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THE DAM IS...
COMPRISED OF LEFT AND RIGHT TURN
SECTIONS TO ADAPT TO DIVERSE TERRAIN
STRUCTURALLY ENGINEERED, USING
PATENTED CONNECTOR PLATES AND
INTERLOCKING COMPONENTS
TELESCOPIC AND ADJUSTABLE TO
ACCOMMODATE VARYING DEPTHS OF
WATER
THESE UNIQUE FEATURES ALLOW FOR
TROUBLE-FREE ASSEMBLY OF THIS
RUGGED, TEMPORARY DAM INTO A
VARIETY
OF
LENGTHS
AND
CONFIGURATIONS
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FEATURES &
BENEFITS
SAFE AND RELIABLE: Engineered to be rugged and dependable
COST EFFECTIVE:
Significant cost saving compared to sand bags or
earthen berms
RAPIDLY DEPLOYED: Can be easily transported and quickly assembled
FULLY ADJUSTABLE: Can be configured to conform to any terrain
ENVIRONMENTALLY
SENSITIVE:
Leaves virtually no environmental footprint
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FEATURES &
BENEFITS
0% FREEBOARD : Able to withstand overtopping
COLLAPSIBLE:
UNIQUELY
CONFIGURED:
EFFICIENT:
Can be quickly dismantled and easily stored for future use
450 left and right turn sections allow for trouble-free
assembly into a variety of configurations
Significantly faster to erect and dismantle compared to
traditional methods
LONGLASTING :
Estimated life of 40 years for A-Frame and Q-Deck
MADE IN
CANADA:
Manufactured in Medicine Hat, AB
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LINER
PVC ISOLATION
BARRIER
18-28 OZ. REINFORCED
FABRIC
RIP TEAR TECHNOLOGY
EACH PIECE CONNECTED
BY WATER-PROOF ZIPPERS
AND/OR HEAVY DUTY
VELCRO
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HOW THE CANDAM WORKS
RETAINED WATER
MEMBRANE OR LINER
DISTRIBUTES OR DISPLACES
HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE
SUPPORT
FRAME
UNOBSTRUCTED
WORK
AREA
LOADING
IMPERVIOUS BED
SEALING SHEET
APPLICATIONS

EFFECTIVE IN FLOOD CONTROL
SITUATIONS.

EFFECTIVE IN CONSTRUCTION
SITUATIONS REQUIRING WATER
DIVERSION OR CONTAINMENT.

EFFECTIVE FOR PROJECTS SUCH AS DOCK
OR BRIDGE REPAIRS, RIVER DIVERSION
AND ANY WATER CONTAINMENT
APPLICATIONS.
WESTERN CANADA PROJECT 2009
PICTURED ABOVE AND TO THE RIGHT:
The Candam keeps water at bay and provides
dry work area allowing shoreline construction to
take place
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THE CANDAM SYSTEM
THE LOGICAL CHOICE FOR A GREENER WORLD
NO TOXIC
SANDBAGS
No contaminants from the inside of
the sand bag seeping into surrounding
water.
No toxic emissions from heavy
machinery & bulldozers.
NO
HAZARDOUS
EARTHEN
BERMS
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No contaminants from the dirt and soil
entering the water system.
“WORKS LIKE A DAM…”
LEAVING VIRTUALLY NO ENVIRONMENTAL
FOOTPRINT
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“WORKS LIKE A DAM”.
CANDAM SYSTEMS
Water Diversion & Containment System
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Ph. (403) 668 1683
Toll Free: (866) 280 0204
Fax (403) 668 4149
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