Innovative Flood Dam Wins for Stockholm11/08/2009 |
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| Every year, the international Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP) attracts thousands of participants between 15 and 20 years old from over 30 countries who have conducted water-related projects of environmental, scientific, social or technological importance. Andrew Dunn, 17, is the winner of the UK Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2009, organised by CIWEM. |
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Andrew, from Yarm School, Stockton-on-Tees, designed and constructed a domestic flood protection barrier that is inexpensive, recyclable, easy to use and quick to install. His Flood Dam serves to prevent flooding damage to homes and businesses, fitting easily into a door or window recess. The Flood Dam was tested with a tank in a river and found that it performed well. Although it still requires more extensive testing, Flood Dam could potentially be applied for wide use by families, fire brigades, local councils and disaster relief and has led Andrew to set up his own business.
Now Andrew will represent the UK at the prestigious International Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition later this month. All national winners will compete for the overall title, $5,000 (USD) and a blue crystal sculpture in the shape of a water droplet. The Prize will be presented by H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden. This year marks the 13th year for the international Stockholm Junior Water Prize programme.
Chris Lawrence, a product design student at Bedford School, received a commendation for his project ‘Fount Funnel' which is a device to prevent spillages and reduce the wastage of water.
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