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WaveSave and its portable rubber dam

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Briefings

WaveSave, founded in 2017 in the Netherlands, developed the SlamDam portable rubber dam in 2013 for rapid flood protection. Deployed in at least a dozen countries since 2017, the barrier is installed on riverbanks to shield property and store freshwater for irrigation, offering a low-cost alternative to permanent levees. As of 2026, WaveSave is expanding into Southeast Asia and Africa, with a planned local production facility in Southeast Asia by early 2027. The company recently secured contracts totaling $5.3 million in Burundi, Djibouti, and Guinea, though challenges remain in community adoption and cost accessibility.

Key points

• WaveSave is a Dutch company founded in 2017 that developed the SlamDam portable rubber dam in 2013 for rapid flood protection and freshwater storage.
• The SlamDam is installed on riverbanks to shield property and store water, with a lifespan exceeding 40 years and a cost between €1,000 and €3,000 per five-meter section.

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Evidence covers WaveSave's product deployment, technical specifications, and recent contracts in Africa and Southeast Asia. It does not include data on the company's financial performance beyond the $5.3 million contract value, nor does it contain information on the specific number of employees or the exact timeline for the Southeast Asia production facility.

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