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Bubble Curtain Construction

Silt & Debris Bubble Barriers

Bubble Barriers and Curtains are a flexible Bubble Tubing® application for controlling silt and debris in rivers, canals, estuaries, harbours and reservoirs.

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The diffuser releases a rising plume of microbubbles that drives vertical flow and forms a soft bed–to–surface barrier. This hydrodynamic curtain slows and redirects suspended solids so silt plumes stay contained and debris spread is reduced, while the microbubbles also add an oxygen boost through the water column.

Designed for rapid response or planned works, Bubble Curtains use self-weighted Bubble Tubing® that is simple to deploy from bank or boat, can connect directly to site tool compressors, and can be configured in single or multiple layers.

Layouts are versatile on site; straight runs, arcs or full enclosures and perform in environments where traditional silt curtains struggle. Each Bubble Curtain is engineered to site specifics (length, depth, flow and access) using ISO 9001-certified diffuser technology with low compressor demand and self-cleaning diffuser perforations for reliable, low-maintenance operation.

For longer-term aeration and destratification pairings, see OctoAir®.

Used to protect:
  • Lakes
  • Reservoirs
  • Rivers
  • Marine & coastal areas
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Bubble barrier technology helps construction companies when working in water
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Key Benefits

Flexible control of suspended solids in water

Reliable

Reliable containment of suspended solids, helps manage silt plumes and debris in variable water conditions

Doesn’t impede navigation

Does not inhibit navigation of boats or aquatic life during operation

Proven technology

ISO-certified diffuser design with self-cleaning perforations, resistant to UV, salinity, and pH variation

Adaptable layouts

Can be installed in straight lines, arcs, or full enclosures to protect intakes, outfalls or contain working areas

Cost and carbon savings

Simple to deploy, operate and re-use across projects

Safe for aquatic life

Bubble Tubing® creates a non-entangling, fish-safe barrier.

Every Bubble Curtain is designed around site conditions. Key design considerations include:

Scope of project Curtain length, water depth, flows, tidal range, bathymetry, and access
Layout Geometry (linear, arc, enclosure)
Weighted options Additional anchoring and moorings to suit substrate and flow conditions
Compressor We will provide specification including oil-free, energy-optimised units with low noise options
Maintenance Self-purging perforations minimise fouling
Warranty Supplied with a 5-year manufacturing warranty

 

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Working in water products

Well presented webinar. Very thorough discussion of all aspects of silt management and good practice. I was knowledgeable but learnt much more about the latest good practices and what to consider in management – mainly drainage and run-off! Now time to up my game introduced new techniques and practices.

SOCOTEC UK Ltd

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I learned a lot about water management that I didn’t know and prevention measures.

Aimee Duffy
Keepmoat Homes Ltd

KM

It’s good to see Frog getting involved with GT at the earliest stages of the project to help with planning out water management in advance of needing it.

Galliford Try

GT

I really enjoyed learning how to identify which measures are best suited to the site conditions.

TACP (UK) Ltd

Tac

It was very informative, with good examples of best practice.

Lee Bulman
Galliford Try

GT

The knowledge of the legislative and financial impacts on our business, which I know will get our wider management teams and the workforce focused.

Carl Jones
Walters

Walters

It was to the point, factual and covered the required info for the large sites I work on.

Natasha Woest
MacArthur Green

MG

Quite informative and interesting. Really enjoyed learning about the measures to be put in place for silt pollution.

Kier Transportation

Kier

I liked the wide breadth of issues covered and the range of examples of best practice techniques that can be employed.

Cormac Construction

Cormac

It was very informative and good to see the technical side between silt pollution and shown in depth background on the ways it can be reduced.

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Ferrovial Construction UK & Ireland

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Innovative solutions I’d not considered before.

Jacobs

Jacob

You’ve given full and detailed explanations and insight into industry best practices.

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Powys County Council

A very informative session, the presentation itself was visually engaging and well put together.

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Keepmoat Homes Ltd

KM

What I enjoyed about the training was the practical techniques for sediment control with examples and case studies, the slides demonstrating how effective the correct intervention can be, and the costings which showed prevention is better than cure.

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Aire Rivers Trust

The training is necessary in an industry where it’s often overlooked. You get told too many times that “water is water!” If more of these sessions are run, there will slowly be a mindset shift in the right direction. By demonstrating the importance of surface water management on construction sites empowers us ECoW.

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