A Versatile Solution for Flood Cleanup and Mitigation – Proven Successful in the City of Vienna

In the aftermath of severe flooding, efficient and rapid cleanup efforts are essential to restore waterways and prevent further damage. A recent event in Vienna demonstrated the effectiveness of amphibious machines, like Truxor, in flood mitigation, and post-flood cleanup operations.

Flood Cleanup Was Much Needed

Following a once-in-a-millennium flood, the retention basin in Auhof played a crucial role in containing excess water from the Wien River. However, the basin was left with massive amounts of driftwood and debris that needed to be cleared quickly.

During the flooding, tons of driftwood collected in the Auhof basin, carried by streams flowing into the Wien River. To tackle this debris accumulation efficiently, amphibious machines typically used in the Old and New Donau for aquatic plant maintenance were brought into the basin. Equipped with rakes, these machines swiftly removed wood and other debris from the water.

Vienna’s Water Management Department (MA 45) praised the machines’ quick deployment. “The rapid response of the Truxor machines helped us clear the basin before blockages could endanger downstream areas,” noted Gerald Loew, head of MA 45. Specialized flood retention barriers in the basin trapped the debris effectively, preventing major disruptions further along the Wien River.

The Perfect Tool for Dual Applications

The deployment of six amphibious Truxor machines in the Auhof basin is an innovative example of utilizing existing equipment for dual purposes – flood cleanup and aquatic vegetation management. According to city councilor Ulli Sima, “These machines offer multi-functional value, equipped with crawler drives to operate efficiently on both land and water.” Their ability to seamlessly transition from routine water plant mowing to emergency cleanup operations is vital, she emphasized, for managing the unexpected demands of flood management.

Truxor’s specialized design and adaptable tools enable it to switch seamlessly from routine water plant mowing to emergency cleanup operations. This flexibility is crucial in flood management, where both speed and precision are required to clear waterways and prevent future blockages.

A Critical Role in Flood Mitigation

The Auhof flood retention basin, located between the Lainzer Tiergarten and the Westbahn railway line, is a vital part of Vienna’s flood control strategy. Covering 37 hectares and holding over one million cubic meters of water, the basin collects excess water during floods to prevent the Wien River from overflowing into urban areas. Keeping it free from blockages and debris is essential for its functionality. Truxor’s role in the recent cleanup illustrated the machines' capabilities in managing flood-prone areas, ensuring the basin could perform optimally. Gerarld Loew

remarked, “Truxor’s lightweight, amphibious design allowed it to navigate sensitive areas without harming the ecosystem – essential in urban flood mitigation.”

Why Truxor can be Essential for Flood Management

The success of the recent cleanup in Vienna underscores the importance of using Truxor in flood mitigation efforts. Here’s why it’s is an essential tool in such scenarios:

Dual Functionality: The ability to handle both routine vegetation maintenance and emergency cleanup operations allows municipalities to optimize resources and respond quickly to flooding events.
Maneuverability in Complex Terrains: With its crawler drive and amphibious capabilities, the machine can access both land and water with ease, enabling it to navigate retention basins, rivers, and marshy areas effectively.
Precision Debris Removal: Equipped with specialized attachments like rakes and collection buckets, it can efficiently gather and remove driftwood, branches, and other debris from flood retention basins and waterways.
Environmental Sensitivity: The lightweight design minimizes its impact on sensitive ecosystems, making it a sustainable choice for both flood management and aquatic maintenance.

A Versatile Approach to Flood Cleanup and Prevention

With climate change increasing the frequency and severity of floods, municipalities must adopt versatile and effective solutions. Vienna’s deployment of amphibious machines in the Auhof retention basin showcases how Truxor can be leveraged for both regular maintenance and emergency flood mitigation efforts.