Bubble Curtain Speeds Up Tyneside Piling Works by Dampening Noise

Marine construction work can have quite a big impact on marine wildlife if not done properly. John F. Hunt Regeneration was facing a big challenge when it came to piling work in the River Tyne, as it is the migration path of the endangered species Atlantic Salmon. To avoid impacting the salmon, the only way so far was to limit the time of specific piling work, which resulted in long delays in construction work. With Bubble Tubing® in their tool arsenal, John F. Hunt is now able to perform marine work. The bubble curtain created around the piling area protects the Atlantic Salmon by reducing the sound from 163 dB to 140 dB, which is quite a dramatic sound reduction. Read the full article here: Click here.

This award-winning project was the first of its kind in the UK for sound attenuation and was delivered through our UK distributor, Frog Environmental. For more information on the award-winning project on the use of our innovative technology, visit our UK distributor Frog Environmental’s website: click here