Flovac's first project in Denmark is linked wih Denmark's largest infrastructure project and the world's longest immersed tunnel. The Fehmarnbelt. The land used for the Hotel and housing project has come from the earth excavated from the tunnel project. The project is located on the island of … [Read more...]
Retirement of Founding Partner Willem Gooren
Flovac's global management team gathered in Greece to congratulate Mr Willem Gooren on his retirement from the business he co-founded in 2005. Mr Gooren has been involved with vacuum technology since 1981 and established Gooren BV in Holland in 1988. Mr Gooren has designed over 200 systems … [Read more...]
The Largest Vacuum Sewerage System in the Southern Hempisphere
A vibrant masterplanned community is being established 25 minutes drive from Adelaide in South Australia. Lang Walker head of one of Australia's largest developer's Walker Corporation opened the new entrance to Adelaide's newest suburb, Riverlea, last month. The community will have 12,000 … [Read more...]
How to identify 5,000,000 litres per year of salt water entering your sewer network at a single glance
For many coastal communities, infiltration from stormwater and inflow from ground water (I&I) causes major problems. Not only are systems not designed to handle large extra flows, but the additional power costs and operational problems can bring a network to its knees. The coastal … [Read more...]
Key Largo using monitoring for hurricane preparedness
Key Largo, Florida to Install Large Scale Telemetry Monitoring System in its Sanitary Collection System Installation of FLOVAC Americas radio-telemetry system technology to help prevent SSOs and warn collection system’s operations of potential issues to begin. Flovac has been contracted by … [Read more...]
The Most Difficult Install Ever, Eretrea Greece
The city of Eretrea in Greece, one of the best known Archaeological sites in the world, has had a much needed upgrade. A Flovac vacuum system has been installed to replace old septic tanks that still serviced the houses in the town. Two vacuum pump stations were required, as well as 414 … [Read more...]
Gran Marina del Estrecho, a new marina for megayachts
A New First Class Marina At the mouth of the Straits of Gibraltar, Gran Marina del Estrecho is set to become one of Europes leading marinas. It will have first-class facilities, in the Mediterranean and an exceptional base for superyachts up to 200 meters in length. Its location is in Algeciras, … [Read more...]
New Vacuum Sewer Project in Portugal
A new Flovac vacuum sewer system is being installed in the towns of Arazede and Liceia in the municipality of Montemor-o-Velho in Portugal. Our client ABMG - Águas do Baixo Mondego e Gândara the main water and wastewater utility for the region has made a video showing the installation which can … [Read more...]
First Vacuum System in the French Caribbean
Flovac has recently commissioned the first vacuum sewer system in Grand Case in the French Caribbean. Other systems have already been installed by Flovac in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Puerto Rico and the Netherland Antilles. Grand Case is a small tourist town on the French side of the … [Read more...]
Operational Costs for Vacuum Sewer Systems
How much does it cost to operate and maintain your vacuum sewer system? Is that high and what is normal? Lets also talk about the best way to reduce your maintenance costs. Critical Factors Flovac's operations group has completed audits of systems in many locations and through our … [Read more...]
